Li River

Li River is located in Guilin City of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The whole area is about 437 kilometers long and the most impressive part of Li River view is from Guilin to Yangshuo city, about 83 kilometers long. Li River is just like a blue and purple belt, with many big rocks, good peaks, springs and waterfalls,etc.

There are three sights examples along the Li River.

Situated majestically on the western bank of Li River, the hill resembles an elephant sucking water from the river with its long trunk. It is supposed to be the landmark of Guilin landscape. The most impressive is said to be the water reflection of a moon-like cave when the moonlight sprinkles over the river, hence the name 'Moon over the Water'.

Daxu Town

 Perching on the northern bank of Li River, the ancient town keeps in its antique style from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). A flagging street, lined with old residences, shops and stalls, runs two kilometers along the river bank through the town.

The town is really a sight off-the-beaten track. Opposite the town on the other side of the river, a millstone-like rock with the running waters creates the scene of Grinding Grain.

Yangshuo

Li River cruise makes the small town known by the world. Located some 90 kilometers south of Guilin City, this town is the downstream end of the cruise but not the least. The enchanting fairyland of Yangshuo is renowned as the best in Guilin.

Yangshuo is a great place for hikes and cycling excursions. There's no doubt that taking a close-up exploration to the country villages, you will have a taste of the rural life. The one-hour bamboo raft trip along Yulonghe River is impressive also.