Two Rivers And Four Lakes


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  • two rivers and four lakes
  • two rivers and four lakes
  • two rivers and four lakes
  • two rivers and four lakes
  • two rivers and four lakes
  • two rivers and four lakes
  • two rivers and four lakes
  • two rivers and four lakes
  • two rivers and four lakes
  • two rivers and four lakes
  • two rivers and four lakes
  • two rivers and four lakes
  • two rivers and four lakes
  • two rivers and four lakes
  • two rivers and four lakes

Overview

Two Rivers and Four Lakes is a tour project which integrates all the famous attractions in Guilin City. Two Rivers refers to Li River and Peach Blossom River, while Four Lakes indicates Shahu Lake, Ronghu Lake, Guihu Lake and the Mulong Lake. This tourism projection is the largest-scaled project in the history of Guilin. The project makes Guilin a real gardening city.

The project was launched in 1998 and accomplished in 2002. The 2 river and 4 lakes form a waterway around the Guilin City. The four lakes, Shahu Lake, Ronghu Lake, Guihu Lake and the Mulong Lake, were linked by the two rivers, Li River and Peach Blossom River. Tourists can enjoy the whole beauty of Guilin City by boat now.

Two Rivers

Li River:

The cream of Li River extends 83km from Guilin City to Yangshuo. This section of Li River boasts strand peaks rising abruptly from the flat ground, multi colored crags stand erect like pillar, crystal streams mirroring the green hills on banks and ancient trees growing straight out of rock fissures.

Peach Blossom River: The Peach Blossom River runs through the west part of Guilin City. In spring, you can see peach blossoms along the river, hence the name.

Four Lakes

Ronghu Lake (Banyan Lake) and Shahu Lake (Fir Lake):

Ronglu Lake and Shanhu Lake are situated in the center of Guilin City. The two lakes is divided by the Yang Bridge. Ronghu Lake is to the west of Shahu Lake.

The surface of Ronghu Lake is smooth like a mirror reflecting this ancient city. The calm of the lake attracts visitor who want a moment of quietness in the downtown in their Guilin tour. There are ancient banyans and a Banyan Shadow Pavilion to the north bank of the lake. It is said that Huang Ting Jian, a poet of Song Dynasty, used to tie his boat here.

Shahu Lake is neighboring the east bank of the Li River and with Elephant Hill to the south. The sun and moon pagodas are standing here on the isles of Shahu Lake. The Sun Pagoda is the highest bronze pagoda in the world. 

Guihu Lake (Osmanthus Lake) and Mulong Lake (Wood Dragon Lake):

Guihu Lake is situated in Xiufeng District of Guilin City. It covers an area of 16.6 hectares. Green trees surrounds the lake and colorful lights delicate the lake in the night, making the lake more fantastic than other lakes. Mulong Lake is the youngest one among the four lakes. It was built to be a theme park. The architectures of the lake are constructed in the style of Song Dynasty. The highlights of the Mulong Lake are minority factors and ancient wall.

Tourists are sometimes offered a day or night tour by cruise. While on a comfortable cruise tourists cannot help but enjoy the waters of the two rivers and four lakes, and appreciate the famous hills along the water system. These hills include the following: the Elephant Trunk Hill, FuBo Hill, BaoJi Hill, Chuan Hill and the Sun-and-Moon Pagoda which look fantastic at night.

The clear water, naturally beautiful hills, and architecture are in such harmony that you may wonder whether you’re in a dream or reality.

Client’s Reviews

  • mee shian c

    mee shian c

    Reviewed 7thMarch2018

    We stayed in a hotel within this scenic area. First we walked to Shan Lake where you can see the Sun Moon Twin Pagodas. There is an entrance fee to go into the Pagodas which are situated in the lake. The two Pagodas are connected...More

  • ShaneLean

    ShaneLean

    Reviewed 2ndMay2014

    Guilin is famous of mountains, rivers and lake. Li Jiang is the main river in Guilin city. You can take the boat trip and they will take you a tour along the river. Price is about RMB 50

  • smg81

    smg81

    Reviewed 24thJune2018

    Don’t miss this boat tour at night. A lovely experience with all the lights and various bridges and other attractions.

  • worldnomad_01

    worldnomad_01

    Reviewed 26thOctober2017

    We were in one of the smaller boats and the cruise was comfortable and extremely pleasant. The two pagodas, the restaurants on the lake, the bridges we passed under and the water fountains were all wonderfully lighted in pastel colors, then there was a stage...More

  • Betty C

    Betty C

    Reviewed 19thOctober2018

    It’s a beautiful cruise of the rivers and lake in Guilin. I recommend taking the tour at night when the buildings, bridges and shore are lit up. As the boat approaches, the performers would do their cultural dance. There was one place the boats would...More

  • gypsysoul3

    gypsysoul3

    Reviewed 4thJune2014

    Beautiful walk during the day from Lize Bridge north about 1.5 kms, along the waterway, to the Guilin Park Hotel. Very well designed, very peaceful. Didnt take the electric boat though.

  • wendysN8578SJ

    wendysN8578SJ

    Reviewed 29thJuly2018

    The park is lovely but it was too steamy in July to fully appreciate. The lakes were smaller than I'd expected. There werr food and souvenir vendors. The Crystal Bridge and Sun & Moon Pagodas are key spots in the park. There were a couple...More

  • Feng079

    Feng079

    Reviewed 21stMay2014

    I have to say that scenic area is so beautiful, and I think it one of the places you should never miss in this city. This scenic area is a water sysytem in the center of Guilin connecting two rivers and four lakes. I visitied...More

  • Vikw2

    Vikw2

    Reviewed 2ndJuly2017

    These are areas of local scenery and color that are mandatory for visitors. Interestingly enough Party members have been visiting the area since shortly after 1949. Some areas were off limits to ordinary citizens (such as Reed Flute Cave) till recently. As you tour keep...More

  • Anteater222222

    Anteater222222

    Reviewed 27thDecember2018

    Guilin at night is very photogenic, this boat ride is a relaxing way to see the lights, lanterns and bridges. Along the route there are a few 5 minute performances by traditional musician.

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