Curious about a place where natural beauty meets cultural richness? That place is Yanshan District. Yanshan District is in the south of Guilin. It is a fascinating area with a unique blend of attractions.
Yanshan District is known as the Wild Goose Mountain. This district covers part of Guilin’s southern suburbs. Yanshan is an autonomous region-level ecological district. The district covers 302 square kilometers. About 180,000 people live here.
Yanshan District is at the core of the Guilin Karst World Heritage Site. It also lies in the core area of the Lijiang River scenic spot. This makes it a prime location for tourists. The district boasts one 5A scenic spot. It also features three 4A and two 3A scenic spots.
But Yanshan is more than just scenery. It is a hub for education. Several universities call Yanshan home. Guangxi Normal University is here. So are the Guilin University of Technology and Guilin Tourism University. There are five other colleges too. Over 80,000 students and teachers live and study in Yanshan.
Yanshan District has deep historical roots. It is an important origin place for Lingnan culture. Lingnan refers to the lands south of the Nanling Mountains. The father-son rock site is a key national cultural relic. The ancient Guiliu canal and Yanshan gardens showcase the region’s culture.
Administratively, Yanshan District includes several divisions. There is Liangfeng Subdistrict. Yanshan Town and Zhemu Town are here. Dabu Township and Caoping Hui Ethnic Township also belong to Yanshan.
Yanshan experiences a humid subtropical climate. The average daily temperature is 19.3°C. January sees cooler temperatures with an average of 8.3°C. July is warmer with an average of 28.1°C. Rainfall is abundant. The district receives about 1,883.3 mm of rain annually.
In 2021, Yanshan District saw economic growth. The GDP increased by 5 percent. Public budget revenue rose by 8.1 percent. Investment in fixed assets reached 2.518 billion yuan. Retail sales grew by 8.2 percent. Urban and rural residents saw income increases.
From wild goose mountains to cultural relics Yanshan offers a diverse experience. As we conclude our walk, remember Yanshan. Remember its beauty. Remember its history. Remember its vibrant culture.