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China northwest of Guangzhou. The original city dates back to the sixth century A.D.
Population, 325,000.
A famous Chinese poet described the region this way, about 1,200 years ago: "The river forms a green silk belt, the mountains are like blue jade hairpins." The karst formations were thrust up from the limestone sea bed which cover centuries by the area's unique wind and water conditions, this "stone forest", with its subterranean caves and rivers, creates a haunting atmosphere. The Li River, the main river in this area, winds through the rising and falling hills and peaks like a colored silk ribbon. A cruise on the river brings visitors in touch with the unique scenery around Guilin, which is considered to be a fine art gallery as natural scenic wonders unfold on both banks of the river. Come to visit Guilin - it's always the highlight of your China tour. Today's Guilin ranks second respectively on the list of China's ten best scenic spots and that of China's top forty tourist spots, just second to the Great Wall of China. With her new appearance today, she is ready at any moment to bid you welcome. |
Guilin
Guilin is famous for its unique scenery both to China and the rest of the world.
Actually the landscape of China - at least the image that most westerners have of it - is
the landscape of Guilin. Characteristics of Guilin scenery are its oddly-shaped solitary
hills rising out of flat ground, crystal waters winding through the region, intricate
caves in various shapes and exquisite stones.