Jutting from the middle of Yangshuo just behind West Street, Bilian Peak (碧莲峰 Bìlián Fēng) owes its name to its resemblance to a stylized green lotus, though you'll be forgiven if you can't quite make it out. What you will see is an impressive karst hill densly covered with trees rising above the Li River.

As far as karst peaks go, it's not the most spectacular in the area but it's the easiest climb to hit right off the bus if you're staying in or around West Street.

Yingjiang Pavilion, Jianshan Tower (鉴山楼 Jiànshān Lóu) and a number of other scenic and historical sites scattered about the hill can be reached by trail.

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