Yu Mountain
Yu Mountain is situated in the Yushan Park, to the east from the North Pole Square and the west bank of Li River. It is an isolated peak, where the tomb of imperial concubine “Hai” is situated. According to historical records, the Yudi Temple standing on the Mountain was constructed in Tang dynasty. On the eastern side of the temple, a pavilion called “Nan xun” from Song dynasty was built. The “Nanxun” Cave, an old buried channel in ancient times, connects southern and northern foot of the mountain. There are many famous works on the cliff of Yu Mountain, such as the article of Han Yunqing from Tang dynasty, Zhuxi’s(Song dynasty) stone inscription “the Stele of Yudi Temple” and more. Moreover, Zhangshi’s “the Record of Shaoyin Cave” and Fang xinru’s “Old Love Song” were carved inside the cave.
The Relic of Shun Temple
The relic of ShunTemple is located on the southern side of Yu Mountain, one of the most famous mountains in Guilin. The mountain was named after the Emperor Yu’s visit to South China. To honor his visit to the mountain, the Shun Temple was built. The ministers from Tang dynasty, Han yunqing, Han xiushi and Li yangbing, carved their common inscription, ”The Preface of Yu Temple” which is the earliest stone carving in Yu Mountain. This preface recorded the construction of Shun Temple. Since Southern Song dynasty, the temple, serving as a monastery, has been reconstructed many times. The relic of ShunTemple is one of the Yushan Park’s attractions at present.
Shaoyin Cave
Shaoyin Cave is situated at the west foot of Yushan. It used to be a watercourse flowing from north to south. Nowadays, it is 2~3 meters high, 5.5 meters wide and 105 meters deep. Its total area is 720 square meters. In front of the north entrance, the sound of flowing water and the sound of wind blowing through pines mixed together, resembling the Shao music practiced by Emperor Shun. It is the reason why the cave was called “Shaoyin”. In Ming Dynasty, the name was inscribed by Zhou Jinlong on the wall of cave. Yu Hui in Qing Dynasty inscribed two Chinese characters “Xun Xian”. Those two inscriptions express the unique feature of Shaoyin cave.
Nanxun Pavilion
Nanxun Pavilion is situated on of the southern slope of Yushan. It was built by Zhangshi in the second year of reign of the Chunxin Emperor in the Song Dynasty (1175) and was refurbished many times. To the east from the pavilion you can see the Lijiang River; in the south there is pine forest; in the north those two sceneries combine. The pavilion was destroyed during the Anti-Japanese War and still hasn’t been fully reconstructed. In the past, people used to have banquets here. Nowadays, the newly built Yushan Bridge connects the east and west of Lijiang River, which will enable more visitors to see the pavilion.
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