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Yaoshan Mountain
Yaoshan
Mountain lies in the east of Guilin , 12 km from
the downtown. The highest peak is 903.3 meters
high and is the highest hill in Guilin .
It received its name from a Yao emperor
temple, which was built the top of the mountain
in the Tang dynasty. Each season offers a different
view. In spring azalea flowers are everywhere,
in summer the bamboo compete with each other for
greenness and in autumn the red maples with falling
leaves make the hill appear as though it's afire.
The winter's snow on mountains is as transparent
as pure crystal.
The Hill has several places of interest
including Yao Temple , White Deer Temple , Jade
Breast Pond and Tianci Field. Jingjiang King Tomb's
covering over 100 square meters are the most famous
attractions in the area.
Completed
in 1996, a 1,416.18 meter long cable car connects
the top and the foot and offers bird's-eye views
of wonderful peaks and surrounds. The 1,000m sloping
track has 18 curves, which enables tourists to
travel through mysterious forest.
The cable car was imported from Doppelmatry
Cable Car Co. Austria. It is equipped with an
alarm system, a TV monitor protection system.
The cable is 1416.18m long from the bottom to
the top.
The toboggan slide, which is
stimulating and interesting, was imported from
WIGAND Toboggan Co. Germany. It is 100m long with
18 turns sliding down from the top. You will have
a beautiful view of rocks, flowers and brooks
on each side when you down the mountain with the
slide.
The cable car and toboggan mingle natural beauty
and man-made scenery nicely.
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