Yao Hill

Yao Hill is a mountain peak near Guilin that rises several hundred meters and extends along a north-south direction. A cable car system with multiple gondolas connects visitors from lower to higher elevations on the slope.

The mountain was named after a temple built on its western slope during the early imperial period in China. This religious structure marked the spiritual importance the location already held for local communities.

A temple near the summit built during the Ming Dynasty remains an active place for local ceremonies and prayer. Visitors can see how the space continues to be part of daily spiritual life for people in the region.

The best time to visit is early morning or mid-afternoon when the sky tends to be clearer and visibility improves. Wear comfortable shoes and bring layers, as mountain weather can change quickly and trails require steady footing.

The mountain slope features terraced fields that yield harvests consistently due to their unique position on the hillside. This agricultural feature shows how people have worked with the natural landscape to create productive land.