Cruising down the river, not far from Jingping Hill, a cluster of verdant mountain peaks come into sight, resembling either fresh bamboo shoots or thousands of swords. Due to its nearness to Qifeng (odd-shaped peaks) Town, located 10 km (6.2 miles) from Guilin, the scene here is also known as Odd-Shaped Peaks by the River or Odd-Shaped Peaks Standing in Great Numbers.

On the highest peak, there is a large hole that resembles as if the moon is hanging on the peak. Legends explain that it is as the second of three holes perforated by General Fubo's arrow. For more details, one can find more information at Fubo Hill.

The Forest of Odd-Shaped Peaks typically represents karst landform. Formerly a vast ocean containing scattered lands, a thousand-meter layer of limestone settled under the ocean. As Guangxi Province rose out of the ocean to become land, the movement of the earth's crust caused numerous folds and fractures to the terrain. Rainwater permeated and dislocated calcium carbonate from the limestone over time, forming numerous odd-shaped peaks.

The journey from Elephant Trunk Hill to the Forest of Odd -Shaped Peaks serves as a prelude to the breathtaking scenery of the Li River. The views do change from time to time but all are a feast for the eyes.