Wave Subduing Hill

Wave Subduing Hill (Fubo Shan), another Guilin's wonderfully scenic spots, is about 2 kilometers from Elephant Trunk Hill and above the western bank of Li River Scenery. It is 213 meters high and emerges 62 meters above the water. Half of the hill is in the river and the other half is on land. Since the galloping water is always blocked here and eddied, the hill is considered to have the power of subduing waves. In addition, it was also a temple in commemoration of General Fubo was built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), so the name of Fubo Hill.

Natural scenery of rocks and stalactites as well as artificial cloister and pavilions compose the fantastic and unique sight of the hill. At the foot of the hill lie the Returned Pearl Cave, the Thousand-Buddha Cave and the Sword-Testing Rock, all of which have great appeal. A gracious cloister and tearoom were built on the southern slope. Halfway to the hill is the Tingtao Pavilion (Pavilion of Listen-to-Waves). Built in 1964, while not ancient, the Pavilion is a great place to relax and take in the natural beauty of the Guilin area.