What are the dates and historical significance of the cliff inscriptions on Elephant Trunk Hill?

There are over 50 existing cliff inscriptions on Elephant Trunk Hill, with the earliest dating back to the Tang Dynasty and predominantly from the Song and Ming dynasties. The content includes poems, travel records, and title tablets, documenting the travels of ancient scholars and local history—such as inscriptions by Song Dynasty figures Fan Chengda and Zhang Xiaoxiang. These serve as vital material resources for studying Guilin’s history, culture, and calligraphy, holding high documentary and artistic value.