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Xing'an County, which is located in the North of Guilin, is an important part of Guilin touring zones. It has got the most ancient water conservancy project-the Ling Canal. And it has got the highest peak of the South of China-Mao'er Hill. And it has got the largest scale entertainment scenery zone of the South of China-Merryland. It is a pity if you don't goto Xing'an when traveling in Guilin.
MajorAttractions in Xing'an：Cat Mountain, Ling Canal, Merryland
Cat Mountain
CatMountain also called Maoer Mountain, covers 481sq.km and has an altitude at the summit of 2141.5 meters. It is named Cat Mountain because people believe it looks like a cat. It is the highest mountain in south China and also the cradle land of Li River . The mountains here are grand and glorious and the scenery is magnificent. It is a nice combination of the glory of Mt. Tai , the steepness of Mt. Hua and the tranquility of Mt. Emei . Endangered species of vegetation, elfin woods and hemlock are found on the slopes of Cat Mountain . This is a great place to explore.
 
LingCanal
In 214 BC (the time when the construction of the Great Wall was begun), Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, ordered the excavation of the Ling canal. Thereafter, the obstructing Five Ridges gave way to this convenient waterway. Northern civilization came all the way down through the canal and then to the Li River to Guilin, creating a unique culture of Guilin in combination with the aboriginal culture. The building of the canal made Guilin become an important town, a connection between the southern-most part of China and the central area of the country in ancient times. Ling Canal is the oldest canal in the world and is one of the three ancient Chinese Grand Irrigation Works. It is the embodiment of the Chinese people.
Merryland
Guilin Merryland World is a project built by Mr. Ma Zhi Lin. This project was planned an in 1992 and built in 1997. It is situated in Xinan about an hour from Guilin and covers an area of more than one thousand mu. Merry land is a high tech high-tech amusement park, 5 star Hotel and Gold Course Complex
Merryland Theme Park
The theme park covers 90 hectares. There are five sections of this theme park, Merry town, American Wild West, Dream World, Pirate Village , South Pacific area and Forest area. All the dress, food, sights, shows and entertainment facilities in each section are themed. It's like entering a time tunnel. Come and enjoy!
Holiday Hotel
MerryLand has a 5-star holiday hotel adjoining the theme park and gold course.
The ceiling of the hotels hall is made of wood and decorated in the style of Guangxi minorities. The whole ceiling is made up of six woody shelves with typical ancient architecture and traditional craftsmanship. A Tongs bell tower and a copper drum is at the center of the hall.
The hotel provides 368 guest rooms, designed by famous designers. The guestrooms are a combination of Chinese poetic sentiment and western romanticism.
Forest Resort Village
MerryLandalso has 30 wooden Cabins built by the mountains. Each cabin has two floors, the first floor is double room and the second floor is suitable for couples. The cabins have been designed by a European designer in styles from Europe and Japan . High quality timbers finishes are used and all cabins have the same facilities as the hotel while you enjoy the tranquil and serene environment.
Merry Land also offers campsites in the forest village. 160 campsites are available with 5 big campfires offering you a great place for barbecues and fireworks. We can provide you with tent, sleeping bags and sunshade. You can experience all the joys of the open air environment with the comforts of a resort.
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