Elephant Trunk Hill hosts Xiangshan Shuiyue on 24 September
Published on 09/27/2026 at 09:31 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Elephant Trunk Hill hosted the Xiangshan Shuiyue public arts performance in Guilin on 24 September 2026, bringing a Mid-Autumn programme to the riverside scenic area. The event took place at the landmark in China’s Guangxi region and combined performances with public activities.
Xiangshan Shuiyue brought arts and services to Elephant Trunk Hill
The 24 September programme was the 38th edition of the Xiangshan Shuiyue public arts performance. It formed part of a Guilin cultural and community programme held before the Mid-Autumn Festival, with the scenic area serving as the venue.
The programme included singing, a band performance, dance, poetry recitation and interactive questions. A public-service area added environmental information, health services, legal information, anti-drug information, osmanthus cake and cultural products. The event was reported by China News coverage of the performance.
Water Moon Cave links Elephant Trunk Hill to Guilin’s rivers
The hill stands in central Guilin at the meeting point of the Li River and the Peach Blossom River. Its natural profile resembles an elephant lowering its trunk towards the water, while Water Moon Cave forms the opening between the trunk and the body.
Water Moon Cave is a defining feature of the site because the river passes through the opening. The surrounding scenic area also includes Elephant Eye Stone and Puxian Pagoda, giving the September performance a setting shaped by karst rock, river views and historic landscape features. The hill’s location and named features are described by Lonely Planet’s Guilin landmark guide.
The September performance used the hill’s riverside setting
The event connected the site’s natural setting with a programme designed for public participation. Music and dance took place alongside environmental and community services, while the nearby river landscape supplied the visual context for the Xiangshan Shuiyue name.
For travellers, the event was a fixed cultural occasion rather than a change to the hill’s permanent layout. The performance ended on 24 September 2026, so visitors arriving after that date should not expect the same programme during the remainder of the autumn travel period.
Visiting Elephant Trunk Hill: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Xiangshan Shuiyue public arts performance took place at Elephant Trunk Hill on 24 September 2026.
- The performance has ended, and the reported programme should not be treated as a continuing attraction after 24 September 2026.
- The landmark is in central Guilin beside the Li River and Peach Blossom River. Local bus routes serving the area include 2, 16 and 23, with Xiangshan Park used as the stop name in visitor information.
- Visitors encounter a natural karst hill with a riverside cave and an uphill route to named viewpoints and Puxian Pagoda. The terrain is not a flat riverside promenade throughout.
- Mandarin Chinese is the official language and the renminbi is China’s national currency.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Elephant Trunk Hill
When did Xiangshan Shuiyue take place at Elephant Trunk Hill?
The public arts performance took place on 24 September 2026 and has ended.
What is Elephant Trunk Hill?
It is a karst landmark in central Guilin at the meeting point of the Li River and Peach Blossom River, with Water Moon Cave beneath its elephant-shaped profile.
Where is Elephant Trunk Hill and how do you get there?
The site is in central Guilin, China. Bus routes 2, 16 and 23 serve the area, with Xiangshan Park used as a stop name in visitor information.
