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Elephant Trunk Hill

Elephant Trunk Hill tickets for foreigners

象鼻山 — one recommended booking path, with clear steps.

Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Photo: xiquinhosilva / CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Guilin / Yangshuo · 象鼻山

At a glance

Book ahead?
Yes — book ahead
Where
Trip.com
When tickets release
Free real-name timed tickets, bookable up to 7 days ahead; max 3 free tickets per phone number.
Open & closed days
Open daily
Price
Park entry: Free
Hours
07:00–21:00 daily
Passport on entry
Yes — bring the same passport used to book.

Ticket prices

  • Park entryFreeReal-name timed reservation required

Free entry per local reports and the Trip.com listing (6 Oct 2026). Boats and other extras cost money.

Recommended path

Trip.com

Elephant Trunk Hill park is free, but a real-name, timed reservation has been required again since 16 June 2025. Reports of the notice list Trip.com among the partner booking platforms, alongside the scenic area's WeChat account.

Book on Trip.com

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify

Step-by-step booking guide

  1. 1

    Reserve a free timed slot

    Use Trip.com (our button above). Slots open up to 7 days ahead; enter your name and passport number.

  2. 2

    Groups: split across phones

    Each phone number can book up to 3 free tickets.

  3. 3

    Arrive in your slot with your passport

    Open 07:00–21:00. Show the booking code and the passport you reserved with.

  4. 4

    Allow about an hour

    Walk to the riverbank viewpoint for the classic elephant-trunk arch.

Key pitfalls

  • Free but not walk-in: reserve a timed slot (rule reinstated 16 June 2025).
  • Max 3 free tickets per phone number, so a bigger group needs more than one phone.
  • Bring the passport you reserved with.

If it doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.

Official WeChat account“桂林市象山景区” account / Guilin tourism mini-program: free timed tickets up to 7 days ahead, max 3 per phone number.
What recent travelers report
OTA booking common for secondary-city attractions. reddit.com

FAQ

Is Elephant Trunk Hill free?

Yes, entry is free, but you need a real-name, timed reservation.

Source: gl.bendibao.com

Do I need to reserve Elephant Trunk Hill?

Yes. The scenic area reinstated real-name timed reservations from 16 June 2025.

Source: c.m.163.com

How far ahead can I reserve?

Up to 7 days ahead, with a maximum of 3 free tickets per phone number.

Source: gl.bendibao.com

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Sources

  • c.m.163.comNews report of the scenic area's notice: real-name timed reservation reinstated 16 Jun 2025; partner platforms incl. Trip.com · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • gl.bendibao.comBendibao (Sep 2025): fully free, book up to 7 days ahead, max 3 per phone · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • trip.comTrip.com Elephant Hill Scenic Area page: free entry, hours · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • travelchinawith.meGuilin city sights context · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • reddit.comMay 2026 multi-city report (booking patterns) · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • reddit.com2026 traveler OTA usage notes · accessed 6 Oct 2026

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify