Fubo (wave-subduing) Hill

Legend has it that the General Fubo tested his sword on the rock, which gave it its present shape. When the general negotiated with the enemy generals in the Pearl-returning Cave and reached a deadlock, he drew the sword and cut rocks off the huge pillar. The opponents were scared and immediately retreated.

"How far do you want us to turn back?'" they asked.

"Back to where my arrow falls.'" the general replied.

"Ok, we agree. Let us then see how far it will fly."

General Fubo climbed up to the Fubo Hill and shot his arrow, which flew a distance of three hills till it landed on the field from which the offenders had originally come. The offenders retreated as agreed. From then on, the rock was known as 'Sword-Testing' in honor of the valiant general.

This unique geological phenomenon is due to the limestone that covers the mountains, streams flow along it and cause corrosion, and a rift was thus formed. Today, since there is no more corrosion, the pillar cannot produce any deposits, and the rock will retain its odd shape forever.

From the top of the Fubo Peak it is possible to view Guilin's cityscape and thoroughly worth the often challenging climb, tourists gathering into the narrow hill ladders, up or down, domestic tourist or foreigners are often swap stories or wave a friendly hello.

The top of Fubo Peak offers glorious views of the Li River, completed with long trains of holiday vessels petering gentle up and down the, and dawn or dusk the surrounds of dead silent offering visitors a chance to enjoy one of China's last undeveloped havens and fully bask in the serenity of nature.

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