Wangfu Rock

While cruising down the Li River, after passing Ox Gorge, you will see Wangfu Hill on the west bank. At the top of the hill stands a stone in the shape of a man in ancient Chinese costume, facing north. This stone is called 'Immortal Stone'. Halfway down the hill there is another stone shaped like a woman looking into the distance, with a child on her back. This stone is called Wangfu Rock (Yearning-for-husband's-return Rock).

Legend has it that a young couple, who had a baby, made a living transporting goods by punt along the Li River. On one occasion they were transporting goods from Wuzhou to Guilin during the low-flow period, which made their journey arduous. The couple persevered, but being tired, took a rest, planning to set off the next day. While they were dining, an old man came for help. He wanted to borrow some rice to save a starving family. The kind couple gave all their rice to the pitiful old man. As a result, they had nothing to eat. Hoping that someone from upriver would pass by and help them, the husband climbed the hill and stood at the top staring north. After some time he turned into a stone from worry and anxiety. The wife waited for a long time, but her husband didn't return. So she began to climb the hill, the baby on her back. Halfway up the hill, on seeing that her husband had turned into a stone, she was so grieved she also turned into a stone, all of a sudden. This is the origin of the names Immortal Rock and Wangfu Rock.

Will you pay your respects to the kindhearted couple while visiting here?

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