Rong Shan Lake Scenic Area
Guilin Attractions
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Introduction to Rong Shan Lake Scenic Area (榕杉湖风景区)
Rong Lake and Shan Lake Scenic Area is located in the center of Guilin city, it is also a scenic spot for Guilin city tour. Actually it is consisted of two lakes: the east of Yang Bridge is Shan Lake, and the west of the bridge is Rong Lake. Because the banyan and cedar grow here, so it’s called Rong Shan Lake (banyan and cedar lake). Hence it is a destination for travellers who are going on Guilin city tour. |
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Location Located in the South of Guilin Central Square, Center of Guilin, Guangxi, China |
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Main Sights Ronghu Lake (Banyan Lake), Shanhu Lake (Fir Lake) |
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Travel Information Admission for Rong Lake and Shan Lake Scenic Area: Free Opening Hours: Whole day |
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Transportation 1. You can take bus No.91, 201, and 202, and then get off at Wumei Road Stop, then walk along Wumei Road in the southern direction to South Ronghu Road, then walk eastward along South Ronghu Road to get to the Scenic Area. |
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Travel Tips 1. Recommended duration for a visit is about 2 to 3 hours. 2. It is a must-do experience to take a night cruise along the lakes. 3. The best time to visit there is from April to October every year. 4. It is not recommended to visit there during “May 1st” and “October 1st” these two golden vacation weeks. At that time, Guilin with suitable weather will meet a lot of tourists, so the hotel reservation and transportation will be in its climax, the price will be much higher than ordinary times. |