Guilin & Yangshuo

There is a popular saying that the mountains and waters of Guilin are the best under heaven. By boating the stretch of 83 kilometers from Guilin to Yangshuo, one can best enjoy the charming beauties of the green mountains, waters, unusual caves and dazzling stalactites & stalagmites. The Lijiang River rises from the Maoer Mountains northeast of Guilin. Winding its way through Guilin and Yangshuo down into the Xijiang River in Wuzhou, its course of 437 kilometers is flanked by green hills and beautiful scenery. A river cruise (83 kilometers) between Guilin and Yangshuo offers you a rare opportunity to enjoy the most magnificent scenery in China. Along the river, one can also appreciate spectacular deep pools, dangerous shoals, murmuring springs and beautiful waterfalls. The Lijiang River is crystal clear. Along its banks, fantastic peaks rise straight up like trees in a forest. Green hills and blue waters merge into breath-taking beauty. There are green bamboos in various shapes, farmlands checkered with green crops together with farm houses and fishing boats on the river. Special attractions along the river cruise are the Elephant Trunk Hill, Tunnel Hill, Pagoda Hill, Crown Hill, Yellow Cloth Hill, Nine-Horse Mural Hill, Embroidery Hill, and Green Lotus Peak. Traveling at different times and in different weather conditions offers kaleidoscopic views. The river cruise makes one feel as if traveling in front of a huge traditional Chinese landscape painting. The Lijiang River cruise is a must for every tourist in Guilin. Located 65 kilometers southeast of Guilin City is the county of Yangshuo. Surrounded by 10 peaks, Yangshuo is believed to the best part of Guilin. To be more precise, the most fascinating experience of a Guilin trip is a boat cruise 83 kilometers down the Lijiang River to Yangshuo. A picturesque small mountain town, Yangshuo is surrounded by 18 peaks, which look like a lotus in full bloom. Yangshuo lies in the core of the lotus. Houses are dotted among the rows of mountain peaks. And the scenery here is reputed to be Guilin's best. Well-known scenic attractions include Green Lotus Peak and Old Ferry under the Banyan. Each spot has its own unique characteristics.

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