Guilin Art of Living Painting Garden

The Guilin Art of Living Painting Garden features a wide collection of stone inscriptions and rock carvings tucked into the natural karst landscape of the Qixing District. Scholars and travelers carved poems and calligraphy directly into these cliffs over several centuries, creating a literal library of stone. One specific carving depicts a poem by a Song Dynasty official who praised the hidden tranquility of the grottoes here, marking the spot where he sought refuge from the political pressures of the imperial court.