Li River
The Li River (Lijiang) scenic area, totaling 83 km. in length,
is situated in Guilin City of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Hanyu vividly
described the enchanting beauty of the Lijiang River in his poem: The River looks
like a blue silk ribbon, and the mountains resemble emerald hairpins."
The Li River is famous for its beauty of four unique: verdant mountains, fragrant
waters, mysterious grottoes, and exquisite rocks. Along the river, there are deep
pools, dangerous shoals, murmuring springs, and roaring waterfalls. Going downstream
in a tourist boat, one can enjoy spectacular views of crowded towering peaks along
the riverbanks, waterfalls suspending over forests of rocks, and their crashing
sprays upon jutting rocks. What one marvels at most is the Picture Cliff. It's
endowed by nature's uncanny workmanship, with a smooth flat surface. Seen from
a distant boat, due to the interplay of various shades of brilliant colors upon
it, the surface looked as if painted with a picture of faintly discernible 9 houses.
On the crest of the peak, poised a colossal "steed", rearing its head
and neighing, while by its side two "Colts" were grazing. One can see
" The Avant-garde Horse" on the summit of Yuwei Peak and "The Horse
Falling Behind" on Mahuang Mountain. The Lijiang
River brimming with crystal-clear waters twists and turns between magnificent
and beautiful mountains. Its banks are covered with lush bamboo and luxuriantly
green woods. Luohan Mountain, Chaoban Mountain, Wuzhi Mountain and Luosi Mountain
rise up from under the waters. What a splendid scenery they present! |
