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Reasons to Recommend: The essence of Guilin's landscape lies in the scenery of Li River. Dubbed as the “best landscape in the world”, Guilin has appeared widely in elementary school textbooks. The two sides of the Li River have different mountains with different shapes. Among them, the most representative ones include the Nine Horse Mountain and the Yellow Cloth Shoal. The latter is featured on the back of the new 20 RMB notes. Visiting the Li River can be done by boat or bamboo rafts. The big boat is spacious but the bamboo raft is more exotic.
Reasons to Recommend: The Libo Seven Small Arches Scenic Area is located among the karst peaks south of the Libo County urban area. The attraction gets its name from a seven-arched bluestone bridge that crosses the noisy river there. The site incorporates all the beauty of mountains, water, trees, caves, lakes, and waterfalls. This natural splendor has combined with the authentic cultural flavor of the Tujia and Yao people of the area to bring fame to the area. Attractions like the ancient seven-arched bridge, the water forest, the crouching dragon pool, and Mandarin Duck Lake make the area like an earthly fairyland.
Reasons to Recommend: Mount Fanjing is famous as both a summer retreat and a Buddhist mountain. It is rich in flora and fauna, including rare species like the gray snub-nosed monkey and the dove tree. Take the sightseeing car from the entrance gate to the aerial tramway. Take the tram and then continue walking, and you will see the magnificent “Mushroom Rock,” a rock formation that has stood tall on the mountain for 1 billion years. To the left of the mountain peak is Red Cloud Golden Peak, and to the right is Old Golden Peak. Both make beautiful photographs.
Reasons to Recommend: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces are a large-scale terraced group in Guilin. The multiple tiers and curve lines are visually very impressive. The villages are inhabited by several ethnic minorities. There are ethnic minorities such as the Zhuang and the Yao. When you visit the Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces, the main thing to do is go on foot and take photos. You can also take photos of the local farmhouse and experience the ethnic customs. In addition, sunrise at Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces is very beautiful and well worth seeing.
Reasons to Recommend: The Shangri-La Park is located about 15 kilometers northwest of Yangshuo, Guangxi. This folk landscape park was built according to the mood depicted in Tao Yuanming's “The Peach Blossom Spring”, and combined with the local pastoral scenery. Although it is a man-made scenic spot, the beautiful scenery here and the folk styles created make it very attractive.
Reasons to Recommend: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a very large village of the Miao, one of China's minority groups, and is composed of more than a dozen smaller villages built on the side of the mountain. Within the village are the Miao group's unique wooden houses, called Diaojiaolou. At night, when all the lights of these houses turn on, the view is beautiful. When you come to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, in addition to enjoying the scenery, you'll also experience the Miao's way of living. Here you can enjoy a special "long table feast," as well as a variety of Miao specialties, which are mostly sour and spicy.
Reasons to Recommend: Colorful Guizhou City Polar Ocean World, also known as Longchuan Polar Ocean World, is rich in marine life, and also features a variety of polar animals and animal performances. There are many attractions, such as the Amazon Rainforest area, Marine Reef Fish area, Shark area, Polar World Area, Undersea Tunnel Area, Dream Jellyfish area and “Mermaid” Theater, Dolphin Theater, and other exhibition areas and theaters. It is a great place to bring the family.
Reasons to Recommend: Tongling Grand Canyon is home to a number of natural attractions, including a rainforest, waterfalls, and a spectacular canyon. Visitors can walk through the lush forest and enjoy views over the canyon and its enormous waterfall. The area is one of Guangxi's most beautiful spots. It contains stunning lava deposits and ancient specimens of flying spider-monkey tree fern, which date back to the Jurassic period.
Reasons to Recommend: Zhaoxing Village is a huge Yi village which was one of the sub-venues of the 2018 Spring Festival. The classic Yi style architecture in Zhaoxing Village is a popular attraction for visitors. There are six covered 'wind and rain' bridges each of which has a unique and beautiful shape. The blue tile roofs are simple yet practical. There are also a number of large wooden drum towers. The Yi cultural song and dance performances are a must-see for any visitor.
Reasons to Recommend: Da Qikong (literally “seven holes”) is located in Libo County, Guizhou Province. The area is named after a bridge with seven arches over the Mengtang River. The main attractions include karst gorges and unusual rock formations. Visitors can go white water rafting and admire the steep cliffs. The picturesque rock faces are covered with stalactites and lush green trees.
Reasons to Recommend: Yinziyan is an exemplary karst landform, running through twelve peaks and containing stalactites from different geological ages, all shining like pillars of silver. There is a saying that goes, "Once you've been to Yinziyan, you'll never want for money again." The beauty of this site attracts waves of visitors every year. The underground space is divided into a lower cave, an upper cave and a grand hall between them. As one walks through the cave, the view gradually opens up to hundreds of sparkling silver lights, and the sight becomes even more impressive and unforgettable.
Reasons to Recommend: Malinghe Canyon is located to the northeast of Xingyi in Guizhou Province, between the Wumeng and Guangxi mountain ranges. The spectacular canyon features calcified rock formations and over a hundred waterfalls. Visitors can admire the scenery from the walkway through the gorge or go for an exhilarating ride through the rapids on a rubber boat.
Reasons to Recommend: Enjoy a cruise down the Li River on a comfortable boat with local Guilin cuisine and a tour guide. The boat passes some of Guilin's most famous scenic spots and offers an spectacular view of the unique karst landscape.
Reasons to Recommend: Goose Spring is located in Jingxi City and has been one of the eight scenic spots in Jingxi since ancient times. Upon entering the gate of the scenic spot, along the riverside, visitors can see a towering mountain on one side and a rolling farmland on the other. A fifteen-hole arch bridge built in the Qing era can be seen moving ahead. From time to time, bamboo rafts pass beneath the bridge, which is one of the scenic spots of Goose Spring. The village connected to the bridge is called Nian'antun, where the original pastoral atmosphere is rich. The Yangyu Temple also stands next to Goose Spring. Three huge stone tablets, including the Goose Spring Pavilion Monument from the Qing Dynasty, stand in front of the temple. The tablets record the origin of the Goose Spring and poems about it.
Reasons to Recommend: Located in the western Poyue Village, Jiazhuan Country, Bama County, Hechi City, Guangxi Province, Baimo Cave is a splendid limestone cave. Panyang River runs through it. The main scenic spots include Peacock Greeting, Monkey King of Jin Mountain and Du Fu statue, which shows the poet reciting a poem. During midsummer, numerous rock fountains flow from the top of the cave. Springs at the bottom of the cave fill up the ponds. You can wade through them in the shallow area and paddle a boat in the deep area. In the west, the springs from the cave converge with the Panyang River from Renxiang in the cave.
Reasons to Recommend: Wuyang River National Scenic Spot is located in the towns of Zhenyuan, Shibing and Huangping near Kaili City, including the Wuyang Gorges River, Yuntai Mountain, and Zhenyuan Ancient City. Wuyang River National Scenic Area integrates natural landscapes, historic sights, and ethnic customs. The unique karst landscapes are on both sides. The fresh air and elegant environment provide a good place for a relaxing vacation.
Reasons to Recommend: Jianhe Hot Spring City includes Shengshui Hot Spring, Hot Spring International Hotel, Yang Asa Hotel, Hot Spring Soup House, Hot Spring Bieyuan, Hot Spring Street, Hot Spring Theater, Hot Spring Cultural Museum, etc. It integrates health, health, leisure, vacation and tourism. Qingheyu is surrounded by the holy water hot spring city of Jianhe Miaoxiang. As far as the mountains are like the mountains, the mountains are green and green, and the trees are green and green. As one of the three famous springs in Guizhou, they enjoy the reputation of “Miaoxiang Shengshui”.
Reasons to Recommend: The Gudong Waterfall is located to the south of Dagu Ancient Town in Guilin's Lingchuan County. There are many cascades of waterfalls formed by underground springs. Gudong Waterfall's most unique features are the many stone pits that have been carved into the rock. Using the attached iron chain as a handhold, visitors can enjoy the fun of climbing up the calm waterfall. When coming down the mountain, visitors will cross a suspended wooden bridge. Because the bridge is so high off the ground, visitors shaking the bridge while crossing it results in a rocking and thrilling experience.
Reasons to Recommend: Known as Gulongshan Grand Canyons, Gulongshan Canyons is located in Jingxi County, Baise City, Guangxi Province. It is quite near Tongling Canyons. Some tourists may choose to visit these two scenic spots during their trips. The Gulongshan Canyons are known for rafting. The landscape along the canyon is unique, with dense virgin forests, splendid canyon landscapes and a number of large caves with exotic landforms. It is a must-see tourist attraction.
Reasons to Recommend: Aptly named after a main mountain peak that looks much like a huge cat lying down in repose, Guilin Maoer Mountain, which is located in Xing'an County in Guilin City, is a major water source in Guangxi. The natural forest vegetation area is located in a dense forest and contains huge hydrological benefits and also hides a completely natural green reservoir in it's dense foliage. This place is also the main source of Li River, it is as well the birthplace of the Lancang River and Xu River, which also as an added benefit connect the Pearl River and Yangtze River respectfully.