Longhu

Longhu whispers stories of ancient Guilin. Longhu a name echoing through time. Longhu isn’t just a place it’s a living testament. A testament to Guilin’s rich history. The Li River’s gentle currents once cradled early settlements. Settlements dating back to 310 to 314 BC. Longhu thrived near those waters. The earliest inhabitants were drawn to the riverbanks. They found life sustenance in fertile lands. Life nestled amongst the karst mountains. These unique mountains are a defining feature of Guilin. Their rounded shapes rise majestically. They seem to have burst from the earth’s surface. They are truly magical. The karsts change constantly. Fog transforms them. Sunlight paints them differently. This creates an illusion of a shifting landscape. Longhu witnessed this transformation for centuries. The region was once submerged under the ocean. The slow rise over millennia shaped the hills. The hills and caves became attractions. Inscriptions date back to 729 AD during the Tang Dynasty. People sought spiritual solace there. Today thousands visit Longhu yearly. Longhu’s beauty continues to draw many. Longhu’s history is interwoven with Guilin’s. It reflects Guilin’s growth and change. It mirrors the region’s diverse languages and cultures. Mandarin Zhuang Cantonese and many more are spoken here. Longhu is a microcosm of Guilin. A place where the past meets the present. A place of enduring beauty and captivating stories. Longhu’s story continues. It’s a story waiting to be discovered by you.