Xiaoyao Tower
逍遥楼
A pavilion in Tang style on the west bank of the Li River, first built in the Tang dynasty and rebuilt in 2014. Climb it for views of the Li River, Fubo Hill, and Elephant Trunk Hill.
Xiaoyao Tower stands on the west bank of the Li River along Binjiang Road, near Dongxi Alley. The original tower was built in the Tang dynasty as a city gate tower of ancient Guilin. Yan Zhenqing is said to have inscribed the plaque “Xiaoyao Tower,” but the original was later destroyed in war, and it was rebuilt in Tang style in 2014. From the top you can look over the Li River and out to Fubo Hill, Diecai Hill, and Elephant Trunk Hill. At night, when the lights come on and the tower is reflected in the water, it is one of the highlights of the Two Rivers and Four Lakes night route. Admission is priced on site. It is about a 5-minute walk from Dongxi Alley.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Dongxi Alley & Zhengyang Pedestrian Street
- Jingjiang Princes' City & Duxiu Peak
- Fubo Hill
- Guihai Stele Forest Museum
- Two Rivers and Four Lakes / Sun & Moon Pagodas
- Li Zongren's Official Residence
- Elephant Trunk Hill
- Seven Star Park