Yushan Park, Guilin
虞山公园
A park on a solitary peak on the west bank of the Li River, where legend says Emperor Shun visited on his southern tour and a temple was built. At its foot are Shaoyin Cave and simple cliff inscriptions.
Yushan lies on the west bank of the Li River, north of Diecai Hill. It takes its name from the ancient legend that Emperor Shun passed through here on a southern tour. A temple to Emperor Shun has stood here since the Tang dynasty, and the rebuilt temple is the park’s core. At the foot of the hill, Shaoyin Cave runs through the mountain, and inside are cliff inscriptions, including Zhu Xi’s Song dynasty Stele of the Yudi Temple. Climbing the hill gives views of the Li River and northern Guilin. Admission is free or low-cost (confirm on site), and visitors are relatively few. It is about 15 minutes’ walk along the river from Diecai Hill and can be combined with Diecai Hill and Reed Flute Cave.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Jingjiang Princes' City & Duxiu Peak
- Fubo Hill
- Dongxi Alley & Zhengyang Pedestrian Street
- Xiaoyao Tower
- Reed Flute Cave
- Diecai Hill (Folded Brocade Hill)
- Two Rivers and Four Lakes / Sun & Moon Pagodas
- Guihai Stele Forest Museum