Solitary Beauty Peak

     
Located in the Normal University of Guangxi and Jingjiang Prices City in the centre of Guilin the peak is graceful and imposing and has a good fame of "the pillar under southern sky". It is often compared to be a king as it erects from the flat ground like a unique column propping the Guilin city. During the Southern Dynasty (420-589), some 1500 years ago, Yan Yanzhi, governor of Guilin, wrote the line: 'none can surpass this solitary peak in beauty.' hence the name Solitary Beauty Peak.

There are more than 160 cliff-side inscriptions of calligarphy and poem, among which are valuable treasures. Inside the Peace Cave under the peak, there are 60 chinese style zodiacal signs (Tai Sui) carved on the wall that are considered to be one of the world cultural wonders.

At the foot of the peak are Dushu (Study) Rock, Taiping (Peace) Rock and Yueya (Crescent) Pond. On the eastern side of the hill there are many inscriptions from the Qing dynasty, such as 'Southern Sky-supporting Pillar' and 'Purple Gown and Golden Belt.'

216m above sea level. 306 steps up to the peak and it take you about 20 minutes where you can get a panoramic view of the whole city and all the mountains surrounding it. Mind that the steps are very steep and with little space for resting your tired feet. If your heart is weak, avoid climbing up alone.