12:11, 11-Sep-2019
A Glimpse of Picturesque China: Exploring the karst landscape in south China
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13:09, 11-Sep-2019
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Staying with our "New China" series. Now we head to Guilin, a city in the northeast of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in south China. Guilin is considered to be the pearl of China's thriving tourism sector. CGTN reporter Yang Chengxi has more on this scenic location.
Bamboo rafts, verdant fields, and life-like mountains emerge from the water, glittering in the sunshine. It resembles yet another movie presenting the classic and mysterious landscape of China. But these are the wonders of the southern Chinese city of Guilin. Whenever Guilin is mentioned, one will hear the expression "By water, by mountains, loveliest, Guilin."
In the Chinese language, Guilin means "Forest of Sweet Osmanthus", presenting the fragrance of the region's flowers, and a landscape of natural beauty. Guilin lies on the west bank of the Lijiang River, and has long been renowned for its karst topography.
The mountains come in various shapes and sizes, the river winds its way through the valleys, the natural caves are carved out by nature, and the region's rocks have been eroded by wind and water. This has ultimately garnered Guilin the name "Four Wonders." Yang Chenxi, CGTN.