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Moon Hill

Legend has it that there is a Guanghan Palace on the moon inhabited by the beauty Chang'e, the Jade Rabbit, and Wu Gang the woodcutter. People in olden days thought they saw these immortals when they came upon spots on the moon's surface. Visitors to Moon Hill call to each other's attention that there are nature formed rock images of Chang'e, the Jade Rabbit and Wu Gang the woodcutter. One of Yangshuo's most visited sight, this karsts peak obtains its name from a large round hole in the middle of the mountain. Moon hill may be climbed to the top for views of the surrounding area. The cost of the entrance is15 Yuan. You can walk up to the hole section or you can continue right to the top for great views of the local area. Beware that many ladies will follow you to try to persuade you to buy water or postcards from them. Moon hill is usually part of day's sightseeing.