I began to know about Guilin from primary school Chinese books. The sentence in the textbook,"Guilin's mountains and rivers are the best in the world", has been lingering in my mind for 50 years. I have been full of yearning for Guilin. When a friend said that there was a 6-day and 5-night trip to Guilin, I signed up without hesitation and followed the photo circle on a flight to Jiatianxia.

Day 1 (Shanghai-Guilin)

On March 10, 2021, Shanghai was cloudy. We left home early at 12:30 noon. Take Metro Line 2 to Shanghai Pudong International Airport Terminal T1. Report to the team leader teacher on Island A before 14:45 pm. Change your boarding pass, go to Gate 12 to rest, and prepare to take China Eastern Airlines Flight MU9635 at 16:45.

China Eastern Airlines flight MU9635 entered the departure channel on time at 16:45.

I have enjoyed many charming sunsets in ordinary times and photographed many sunsets. Only this time, the sunset I saw while traveling at an altitude of 10,000 meters will make me unforgettable for the rest of my life.

Before coming to Guilin, I checked the local weather forecast and said that it would be rainy for the next few days. The plane flew into Guangxi, and thick black clouds appeared outside the cabin. Photographers joked that they came to Guilin to experience the "misty rain of Guilin". Although it was just a joke, everyone had the same idea in their hearts. They all hoped to not only feel the misty rain of Guilin, but also see the beautiful spring scenery of the world. At 19:45, the plane arrived safely at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, met with the local tour guide at the airport, and took the tourist bus to the hotel on the first day (Guilin Xishan Ruiji Boutique Hotel).

After arranging accommodation, I was a little hungry. The local tour guide was a Miao man in his early 40s. He introduced us to an authentic local rice noodle shop called "Eat Don't Forget". The facade was inconspicuous, but the taste was really good. It was still in the middle of the night. There were constant customers. In the next few days, I could no longer eat such a pure taste. It was really "never forgotten"-I would never forget it after eating it.

The next day (Guilin-Tianxin Village-Xingping Ancient Town)

After having breakfast at Guilin Xishan Ruiji Boutique Hotel, take a bus to Tianxin Village, Sitang, Lingui for filming

At 9:30, the car stopped at the parking square at the entrance of Tianxin Village. It was raining all the time. Photographers got off the car one after another, wearing raincoats and holding umbrellas, and began to shoot.

Tianxin Village is about 20 kilometers away from the urban area of Guilin. It is an ancient village famous for its culture. The folk song "Hengshan Prefecture, Chitou County; Tianxin Village, Hanlin Academy; one school with nine scholars, father and son with three Hanlin" was once the pride of the villagers.

According to local documents, the descendants of Zhu Yuanzhang in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties first lived in seclusion here. Because the village is surrounded by mountains and rivers and hidden among the rice fields, it is named "Tianxin Village". To this day, Tianxin Village still retains ancient houses, stone roads, stone walls and four solid stone doors from the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties.

It is surrounded by mountains, rolling fields, and surrounded by white clouds. It is quiet and far-reaching. Small bridges and flowing water dot the golden rice fields. It is quiet and simple, making it a refreshing paradise.

The tour group specially arranged for a local model, 69-year-old Lao Xu, to take his 14-year-old partner,"Geng Niu", to appear on the scene so that everyone can take pictures to their heart's content.

I saw this "No. 1 Bridge" with extremely high exposure on the Internet, but did not explain why it was named "No. 1 Bridge". Interestingly, the "No. 1 Bridge" in Tianxin Village has now become an "Internet celebrity bridge"! Every day, many tourists and photographers come here to check in to take photos. The local villagers simply lead cattle and guard the "Zhuangyuan Bridge" every day to become "professional models", earning hundreds of yuan every day!

There is also a "Zhuangyuan Bridge" not far away, which is said to be younger than that "Zhuangyuan Bridge", so it is the new bridge.

At noon at Sister Xie Beer Fish Shop, the tour group celebrated the birthdays of the two tourists.

At 15:30, I came to Xingping Ancient Town and checked into Xingping Shuiyunjian Pastoral Hotel.

Xingping Ancient Town photographed from the roof of Shuiyunjian Pastoral Hotel

Propaganda photos are being taken on the Lijiang River in front of Xingping Ancient Town.

One of the reasons why Xingping Ancient Town attracts many tourists is that it is a background photo shooting point for RMB 20, and you can also enjoy the most dreamy scenery of the Li River along the way.

In the evening, an independent bamboo raft was arranged, and fishing fires, cormorants, and fishermen cast nets.

The third day,(Xingping--Yangshuo)

At 5:30 a.m., take a local electric tricycle to arrive at Huangbutan, Xingping, to shoot the sunrise. Due to cloudy days, the sunrise could not be photographed.

An independent bamboo raft was arranged, fishing fires and cormorants.

After breakfast, visit Xingping Ancient Town and walk into Shiban Street in Xingping Ancient Town. There is a sign on the gate at the street corner that says "Gu Xiping". Many tourists will wonder? According to historical records, in 265 AD, Xingping was called Xiping County and governed the Yangshuo area. The Sui Dynasty began to change Xiping County to Yangshuo County, and Xingping was then governed by Yangshuo County. The pronunciation of "Xiping" is close to that of "Xingping", and it was later gradually passed down as Xingping.

The ancient town of Xingping in Guilin has a history of more than 1700 years. When you walk into the ancient town, the first thing you see is a long street. Most of this street still retains the original houses, and some local residents also live here.

There is a stage next to the ancient street. It seems that this stage has a history of millions and is a little vicissitudes.

There are five wood carvings on the wooden railing in front of the stage. Although the workmanship is exquisite, the facial expressions of the wood carvings cannot be seen clearly because of the age.

At 13:20 p.m., I drove to the Yulong River to take pictures of the natural scenery on both sides of the Yulong River and the sea of rapeseed flowers.

The Yulong River is the longest tributary of the Li River in Yangshuo. The mountains on both sides of the Yulong River are beautiful, undulating, and have a myriad of shapes. The river banks are green with green grass, lush green bamboos, and shady trees.

Yangshuo Jiuxian Wharf is the best place to check in for Internet celebrities.

Yulong River Scenic Area, with golden rapeseed flowers and mountains and rivers, the scenery is very beautiful.

Stay at Yangshuo Xishuoyuan Hotel in the evening and walk 20 minutes to Yangshuo West Street to take photos freely.

At night view, the lights are just on, and Yangshuo West Street gradually becomes lively.

Yangshuo West Street is a pedestrian street in Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi. It is a must-visit place for every tourist to Yangshuo. With a history of more than 1400 years, it is the oldest and most prosperous street in Yangshuo and one of Yangshuo's important tourist attractions.

West Street also gave me a quite good impression."lively","delicious food","crowded" and "bar" are the key words I gave West Street.

The fourth day,(Si 'an Village, Gongcheng-Huangyao Ancient Town

After breakfast, I took a bus to Si 'an Village, Gongcheng to take pictures of peach blossoms. Since the peach blossom season was over, I did not take pictures of peach blossoms in full bloom.

Si 'an Village, Gongcheng, Guilin is dominated by Yao and Han nationalities. The Chajiang River runs down the village and has an 18-mile Chajiang River Road. It is an ancient village rich in the beauty of natural mountains and rivers, runs through historical context, and has Yao customs.

Persimmons have always been the main industry in Si 'an. In autumn, every household dries persimmons. The golden persimmons complement each other and are very beautiful.

At noon, an oil tea banquet was specially arranged. Guilin Camellia oleifera is a very popular snack in Guilin. People who have just eaten it may not accept this special taste. You can eat it with other snacks, stir-fried dishes, noodles, etc.

Arrive at Huangyao Ancient Town at 14:55 p.m. and check into Huangyao Courtyard Cultural Theme Hotel.

Huangyao Ancient Town was built during the Wanli Period of the Ming Dynasty. Because the ancient town has the most surnames Huang and Yao, it is called Huangyao. After continuous development, Huangyao Ancient Town reached its peak in the early years of the Qing Dynasty. It is now one of the "Top Ten Most Beautiful Ancient Towns in China".

Walking into the ancient town of Huangyao gives people a different feeling. The dragon claw banyan trees in the ancient town form beautiful scenery, with lush branches and beautiful verdant. This old tree has grown here for more than 850 years and has witnessed the development and prosperity of this village.

In the evening, the sunset was photographed while enjoying dinner at the square stall at the entrance of Huangyao Ancient Town.

Stay here for one night and you can savor the tranquility of the ancient town.

The road surface of the entire ancient town is basically paved with this kind of large bluestone slab. The concave bluestone slab is a witness of the annual rings. Walking on it, you feel like the clock is reincarnation.

The night in Huangyao is unspeakably quiet. The nightlife here seems to have ended very early. Except for those shops opened in the ancient town, most of the stalls on the street are already empty.

The fifth day,(Huangyao Ancient Town-Xianggong Mountain)

There are 5 wells in the Xianren Ancient Well Scenic Spot in Huangyao Ancient Town. The first well is for residents to drink, the second well is for washing vegetables, and the third, fourth and fifth wells are for washing clothes and farm tools. The picture shows residents of the ancient town washing vegetables and clothes in the early morning.

In the early morning, the ancient town is particularly quiet, with a hint of coolness in the breeze. The shops were not open and there were almost no tourists. At this moment, we met the quietest Huangyao.

On May 19, 2016, China Post issued the "Ancient Town of China II" special stamp. Among them, Huangyao Ancient Town was selected for its long history and beautiful scenery. The stamp pattern is based on the ancient town of Dailong Bridge.

Arrived at Xianggong Mountain at 17:00 p.m. and checked into Xianggong Mountain Villa in Yangshuo. The owner was a photographer named Zhao Wenjun.

Boss Zhao Wenjun took us to the roof of his house to take pictures of the "Sky Mirror". The so-called "Sky Mirror" is to place several model boats on a large pool on the roof filled with water to take pictures of the opposite mountain peak.

Day 6,(Xianggong Mountain-Guilin-Shanghai)

Depart from the villa at 5:30 a.m., walk to the Xianggong Mountain Scenic Area, and then start climbing the mountain.

Xianggong Mountain Scenic Area has a five-story sightseeing platform, and the shooting effect on each floor is the same.

Climb Xianggong Mountain and look up into the distance. The peaks are arranged in an orderly manner, and the clear Li River meanders in the arms of the mountains. The light and shadow, sea of clouds, sunrise and colorful clouds here attract countless photographers and photography enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the weather is not beautiful, and on a rainy day, we did not get a satisfactory picture.

Come to the center of Guilin City at 14:15 p.m., move freely, and gather at 16:50 to go to the airport.

The Sun and Moon Twin Towers in Shanhu have beautiful scenery and a pleasant walk by the lake.

Elephant Trunk Mountain Park is a representative of Guilin's mountains and rivers. You see, it is like an elephant putting its long trunk into the river to absorb water. How lovely it is. It has always been a tourist attraction.

Zhengyang Street is the busiest and most popular pedestrian street in the center of Guilin City, with a total length of 666 meters. It is perpendicular to the Zhengyang Gate of the King City of the Ming Dynasty and is the main passage for princes and nobles of the Ming Dynasty. Hidden inside Zhengyang Gate is a piece of Guilin's dragon vein blessed land-Jingjiang Palace.

Zhengyang Street was an old street in the past. It began in the Han Dynasty and flourished in the Qing Dynasty. It was once the political and commercial center of Guilin and the place where dignitaries and merchants were concentrated. It has rich historical heritage and stories.

Dongxi Lane is a historical district left over from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Guilin. Today, it has also been built into a commercial street integrating leisure, entertainment, catering and shopping, but retains the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

More than 600 years ago, in order to consolidate the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang's nephew Zhu Shouqian was granted vassal kings to Guilin. From then on, a Jingjiang Palace, 34 years earlier than the Forbidden City in Beijing, was born in the beautiful land of Guilin. Guilin people are accustomed to calling it Guilin Royal City.

Guilin Royal City is a city within a city. It is the most complete existing ruins of the Ming Dynasty vassal kings in our country. Its city walls and gates are basically the same and have important historical and artistic value. In 1996, it was announced as a national key cultural relic protection unit. In 2006, it was rated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction.

The four big characters "Sanyuan Jidi" engraved on the wall of Zhengyang Gate in the royal city demonstrate the miracles created by scholars in the city during the imperial examination era. This person who was born in the third consecutive year was Chen Jichang during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty and was from Lingui. The third yuan and third yuan are the highest honors in the imperial examination. In the 1380-year history of the imperial examination in China, there have been only 13 third yuan and third yuan.

The main gate of Jingjiang Mansion-Chengyun Gate, the original main building of the Mansion. The front is the Chengyun Gate, the middle is the Chengyun Hall, and the rear is the dormitory and imperial garden.

After the gathering, the tour bus will be taken to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport at 17:00 to end Guilin tourism photography.

Eastern Airlines flight MU9636, which originally took off at 20:30 p.m., was delayed to 21:30 due to traffic restrictions. It was late in the middle of the night when I got home. Fortunately, I had a safe journey!