Xing'an County stands 58 kilometers in the north of Guilin City, is of great importance among the Guilin touring zones. You might take a nonstop high speed coach from the terminal Guilin bus station though the motor way, which will take you one and a half hour and cost at CNY14.00. You can also take a shuttle bus from the Guilin Arctic Square, which only charges CNY9.00.

Statue of Emperor Qin Shihuang

Entering Xing' an County, the majestic statue of Qin Shi Huang Emperor (259 BC - 210 BC), the first emperor of China and the statures of the three solemn royal Generals will make you aware that an extraordinary historical ancient town is just before you. In view of your convenience and security, you might charter a car to Cat Mountain from the terminal Xing'an bus station. (Tel for renting a car: 0773-6222412)

Tips: In winter, the jeep only with tyre chain is allowed to drive in the mountain area. Spring and Autumn are the most pleasant time to visit Cat Mountain. The whole Mountain was dotted with multi-coloured rhododendron, in clusters and bunches, as numerous bells greeting the far coming friends.

Cat Mountain serves chains of surprise whenever you access in this tempting paradise. Spring is shy in Cat Mountain, which always comes late. Batches of rhododendrons competes to blossom. Blushing ruby, peach-pink, bright-kelly, fresh emerald, vivid sapphire and pure snow white compose a natural intoxicating picture. Thirty-six kinds of rhododendrons will feast your eyes all day long. In summer, Cat Mountain turns itself into a summer resort. The mild and humid temperature will isolate you from the bustling and hustling metropolitan city life and transfer to a tranquil and idyllic country. In autumn, the whole mountain become a flaming world, plenty of maple scatters the entire mountain. When winter comes, the snow and ice comes along. The mountain is dressed in silver to celebrate the coming year.

If you are lured by the fantastic scenery and can not help staying in the mountain, you might live in the Yunfeng Hostel or Cat Mountain Hotel.

Generally speaking, there are two routes to travel through the Cat Mountain. One is driving from the Gaozhai Village along the road and can go there directly. It covers 33 kilometers and costs 12 hours. The other one is an adventurous route. It starts from the Shili Great Valley via the waterfall and luxuriant forest, which takes two to three days. As there is no food stall and even no inhabitants on the mountain, the necessary food and the medicine is dispensable. You are suggested to go with a group of three to five people. The phone signal is fine on the mountain and you can contact with each other and the outside easily once emergency occurs.

Cat Mountain, Guilin

If you can get up early, you can see the sunrise on the mountain. With the first wisp of morning sunlight petting and warming your face, your body, the whole night exhaustion fades out.

You may continue to drive to the Mochuan, which is famous for the maidenhair tree. In local area, there is an old saying going with "You will go nowhere to see the leaves after you see the leaves in Mochuan". Due to the high altitude and the special climate, it creates a best condition for the growth of the maidenhair tree. You will have a chance to appreciate genuine golden yellow gingkgo.

Bangshang Village is an ancient town with original rural flavor. You can visit the Great tumulus, the old Banyan trees and the arch bridge which are all great destination for the tourists.

Back in the same way to Xing'an and then take bus back to Guilin City.