Imagine standing before a tomb. This is no ordinary resting place. This is the \u674e\u4e9a\u77f3\u5893\u5730 in Guilin. It may seem quiet now. But Guilin itself is a place teeming with history.
Guilin is located in Southern China. It means Sweet Osmanthus. The name hints at its rich plant life. The Nan Mountains section it off. This gives it a unique character.
Guilin is home to many ethnic groups. The Zhuang are the largest. Guilin ranks third in size. Only Nanning and Liuzhou are bigger.
The Li River shapes Guilin’s beauty. Karsts define its landscape. These hills burst from the earth. They display human-like character. This changes with the weather. Fog transforms them. Sunlight reveals new shapes. Karst caves dot the area. Reed Flute Cave is a prime example.
Guilin’s history stretches back. Settlements arose around 310 BC. People were drawn to the Li River. Official records start during the Han Dynasty. The city was renamed Guizhou around 507 AD. It became Guilin in 1940.
The Li River flows through Guilin. It runs for 164 kilometers. The river flows 83 kilometers from Guilin to Yangshuo. Mao’er Mountain is its source.
In 2014, Guilin Karst became a UNESCO site. The Yangshuo section is famed. It has the most typical karst peak forest.
The Li River Scenic Area is huge. It is the largest karst landscape area. Nixon, George Bush, and Bill Clinton enjoyed Li River cruises. They all spoke highly of it.
Here at \u674e\u4e9a\u77f3\u5893\u5730, remember Guilin’s story. Think of its mountains. Recall the Li River’s journey. Consider the people who have called this land home. This place is a testament to time.