Get to know Ancient South Gate of Guilin & Silver Cave

Posted by ugfanfan on November 10th, 2014

Ancient South Gate

Guilin is proud of not only its unique Karst landscape but also a long history. There are a number of historic sites left in Guilin city. For culture and history enthusiasts, to appreciate Guilin 's past splendid culture, the Ancient South Gate (also named Gu'nanmen) is one of the right spots. The south gate entrance to the city is a remnant of the old walled city of Guilin. Restored to its pristine condition, this ancient gate was constructed all the way back in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). There is a long tunnel hidden behind the gate itself which you can actually walk through to get an idea of what it was like to enter the city in ancient times.

The Ancient South Gate sits on the north bank of Banyan Lake in Guilin (along with Fir Lake, the two lakes were originally the southern section of the moat that protected the ancient city of Guilin). In front of the gate is a Thousand-year-old Big Banyan with flourishing leaves by the lake. The "Shadow of the ancient Banyan Tree" is one of the famous scenic spots of Guilin in Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Silver Cave

In Guilin, It is Silver Cave that offers more unbelievable scene than Seven Star Cave. So don't be glued to Seven Star Cave, just move on to the ultimate karst wonder Silver Cave.

Among scores of attractions inside Silver Cave, you can't leave out the most celebrated Three Sights (Roaring Waterfall from Snowcapped Mountains, Musical Stalacitite Folding Screen, Magic Reflections in Jade Pool) along with Three Treasures (Preaching Buddha, Pearl Umbrella, Towering Pillar). Your eyes must have been wide open when visiting Seven Star Cave, yet you can do nothing but utter a big WOW in the marvelous world of Silver Cave!

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