The First Bend of the Li River, the enchanting Xianggong Mountain

Xianggong Mountain, located in Xingping Town, Yangshuo County, Guilin City, climbing up Xianggong Mountain, you can gaze far into the distance and see the orderly array of peaks, the meandering Li River is extremely beautiful, the sea of clouds, sunrise, light and shadow, and rosy clouds here attract countless photography enthusiasts and photographers. Xianggong Mountain is not very high, it takes about 20 minutes to reach the summit, but because it is located in a remote area, the scenery is very pristine, the paths up and down the mountain are quite steep, be sure to pay attention to safety during your visit. At the foot of the mountain, you can enjoy the view of 'Nine Horses Painting Mountain', from here, take a ferry to the opposite bank of the river, and then you can take a car to visit Xingping Ancient Town. ✅ Must Experience: Overlooking the First Bend of the Li River There are some scattered viewing platforms after reaching the top, with different heights, each level is about two to three meters apart, you can freely choose a good shooting angle. Looking out from the top of the mountain, the distant peaks rise and fall, the clear waters of the Li River wind and flow, creating a magnificent scene. ✅ Must Experience: Watch the most beautiful sunrise The viewing platform of Xianggong Mountain faces east, it is the best spot to watch the sunrise in Guilin, but you have to climb the mountain at 4 am, or you'll miss the most beautiful moment, waiting for the sunlight to penetrate the clouds and dye the entire sky, the rosy clouds, with the distant mountains in a blur, are just like an ink wash landscape painting. ✅ Must Experience: Watching the sea of clouds after the rain The sea of clouds over the Li River not only rises quickly, but is also particularly dense, lingering around the distant and both banks' mountain tops, resembling a white ocean, like a dream, like a fairyland. If it rains the day before and the next day is clear, early in the morning on the mountain, you can see the sea of clouds over the Li River. 📝 Tips 1. The wind is very strong at the top of Xianggong Mountain, even if it feels breezy on the ground, do not neglect it, ladies remember to wear a hat, which can not only provide shade but also block the wind, otherwise your hairstyle won't hold. 2. From the top of the mountain, you can see the background of green mountains and waters, try to avoid wearing pure black, pure green, and other similar colors, as it's easy to get lost in the background colors when taking photos, it is recommended to wear white, yellow, and not too fancy or trendy styles, the photos will look more natural. 3. The entrance to the scenic area is not large, there are few restaurants, only some small vendors selling specialties, drinking water, etc.; there is a restroom after ticket checking, and then none until you reach the top where there is a simple one.