Green Lotus Peak (Bilian Peak)
The Green Lotus Peak is the main peak of Yangshuo County, it original name was Jian (mirror) Shan, is on the west bank of Li River, southeast of Yangshuo County. The Green Lotus Peak mount is green all year round. Looking from beyond, the peak is just like a lotus in bud. In the gentle breeze, the reflection of the peak in the water looks as if a lotus flower is blossoming gently.
The Green Lotus Peak has an elevation of 297.8 meters (977 feet) and its relative height is 186.2 meters (about 611 feet). The Green Lotus Peak is one of the eight unique hills along Li River, together with the Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill, Duxiu Hill, Diecai Hill, Jiumahua Hill, Schoolboy Hill and the Jingping Hill. Thus the Green Lotus Peak is the pride of Yangshuo people and also the landmark of Yangshuo County. Once you see the Green Lotus Peak, you know that you have reached Yangshuo.
Most impressive and famous of all is the Chinese character 'dai' written in cursive script. In Chinese, the words 'area' and 'generation' are both pronounced 'dai'. Therefore, the 'dai' on the cliff has a dual meaning, both referring to the beautiful scenic area and indicating the young generation. The word is about 6 meters (19.7 feet) high and 3 meters (9.7 feet) wide and is composed of eight Chinese characters: yi dai shan he, shao nian nu li which translate into a message that states 'the young generation should maintain the beauty of the area and work hard to contribute to the country'.
The Green Lotus Peak is the main peak of Yangshuo County. It lies in the southeastern part of the region, near the Li River. The mount is green all year round. Looking from beyond, the peak is just like a lotus in bud. In the gentle breeze, the reflection of the peak in the water looks as if a lotus flower is blossoming gently. Thus the ‘inverted reflection of the Lotus Peak’ has become a key scenic spot in Yangshuo.
Since the Green Lotus Peak is not easy for visitors to climb the peak bare-handed. However, once you reach the top, the scenery there is quite wonderful: you will see a peaceful ancient town lying beside the beautiful Li River and snuggling up to the surrounding green mountains. Just like a work of jade carving, delicate and elegant.
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