The Lijiang Scenic Area is the largest karst landscape and tourist attraction in the world.The river has inspired many writers and poets whose wrote many praises to it.

An image of a part of the Lijiang scenery is printed on the back of the 20 RMB Yuan note's new version. The Lijiang River is a brilliant pearl in the vast Chinese landscape and a graceful soul in the Guilin scenery. It is located in northern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region belonging to the Pearl River (Zhujiang) water system. It originates in Mao'er Shan (The Kitten Mountain), which is also known as the "First Peak in Southern China". The natural environment there is excellent, so it is an ideal place for dwelling of many animals and birds.
The banks along the Lijiang River are the scene of majestic hills and peaks in different shapes. On the hills, flowers and bushes are blossomed. If looking from afar, they are like some excellent women's fashion. The bamboo forest here is evergreen. Breeze in the field gives a tranquil pastoral feeling. The peaks reflect their elegant images on the water surface, the picturesque scene is clear during a fine day, but blur in a gloomy day. A boat sailing on the Lijiang River's section between Guilin city and Yangshuo takes about 4 hours.
On the way from downtown Guilin to the scenic Yangshuo (it takes a 100 minutes bus ride), you will pass through the vast field of farmland along the Lijiang River. You can see farmers are tilling their land, duck herders are watching over their flocks and fishermen are catching fish in the river. The loveliest thing is seeing buffalos roaming leisurely around the field.
Mentioned Yangshuo, it is such a hot destination for the golden weeks and hot line of Backpack Travelling for romantic lovers. Clear water, green lawn, happy little animals, all the harmonious landscape makes Yangshuo one of the top attractions in China as well as a perfect tourist attraction for honeymoon. Take a leisurely walk along the Lijiang River, just feel the pure beauty with your honey here. What a Wonderland it is! What's more could one wish for?
Make a wish in front of the crystal Lijiang River.
Make your heart-shaped promise in this wonderland.