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Li River

Introducing Li River (from Guilin Tourism Organization & UNESCO,edited by Cathy)
Originating from Mao’er Shan (Mountain Cat) in Xing'an county, north of Guilin, the Li River winds its way south for about 437 km, passing through Guilin City, Yangshuo County, Pingle County and Zhaoping County, and finally meets the Xi (West) River at Wuzhou. It boasts the largest and most beautiful scenic area in China and attracts thousands of visitors each year.

Li River Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Li Jiang 漓江
• Best Time to Visit: April to October
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 1-4 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Cruise, Nature
• Opening Hours: 08:40-22:40 from Apr 1 to Nov 30; 08:40-21:40 from Dec 1 to Mar 31
• Entrance Fee: Free; Price for cruise varies
• Address: Starts from Mao'er Mountain, Xing’an County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

What to expect at Li River

The landforms of Guilin can be divided into four categories but corrosion takes the main part of the four, that means the low-lying land of peaks and plains of peak forests are the landform features of Guilin; then the corrosion landforms of hillock and gentle slope hillock; eroding landforms of ridge, ravine; and accumulation landforms of every terrace. The stone mountains, mainly of limerocks, of Guilin are composed of marine biochemical sediments. Years of weathering and water erosion have given shape to the rich and varied patterns of its present peaks, either in isolation or in cluster, and magnificent karst caves.

The Lijiang River starts from Mao'er Mountain. The section of the river from the confluence of the Darong River to Pingle is the Lijiang River. The Lijiang River flows through Guilin and Yangshuo with a total length of 116 kilometers and a catchment area at its upper reaches of 2,860 square kilometers. The Guilin Scenic Zone has a long history. As far back as seven or eight thousand years ago, primitive men lived here in the manner of matrilineal communes. In 214 B.C. Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin Dynasty ordered people to hew the Lingqu Canal and linked up the route of the Xiangjiang River to the Lijiang River and set up Guilin Prefecture. Later in the Song Dynasty, Guilin had begun to be noted throughout the country for its extreme natural beauty and the saying "Among all the mountains and waters, Guilin is the best" came into being. Guilin is well-known for its unique mountains and beautiful rivers. The Lijiang River mainly consists of five scenic sites. There are about 157 rock hills (now under first-class or second-class state protection respectively), 21 major karst caves and several hundred smaller ones. Among the solitary hills and protruding rocks of Guilin, flows the tranquil Lijiang River and its tributaries, which produce most spectacular sight.

The 83-kilometer-long waterway from Guilin City to Yangshuo County is like an artist's masterpiece. The landscape is decorated with startling hills, steep cliffs, fantastic caves and farming villages, and is lined with bamboo. In a Chinese poem it is written: The River is a green silk ribbon, and the hills are jade hairpins. Most cruises starts from Zhujiang Wharf. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Guilin city. Then a 4 hour cruise will take you to the beautiful and fascinating county town of Yangshuo.

How to get to Li River
• There is no direct public transportation from Guilin City to the piers.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Guilin to Li River.

Additional travel advice on Li River
• To protect the environment, please don’t throw any wastes into the river. Smoke is not allowed in the cabin. For safety, do not stride over the handrail to take pictures, and take care of your children.
• There are two kinds of Li River Cruise: Cruise Boat (from Mopanshan Pier or Zhujiang Pier to Yanshuo pier, 4 hours), and Private Motor-driven Raft (from Yangdi to Xingping, 1 hour).
• For visitors who take the Li River Cruise, it is recommended to arrive at the pier for checking in and security check at least 30 minutes in advance.
• It always rains in Guilin in June and July, and the river cruise would be suspended due to extreme bad weather. Please check the weather precast in advance.

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