Misty Li River in S China's Guilin forms dreamlike scenery

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Affected by the recent high humidity and a rainfall, the city of Guilin in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region turned into a wash painting with thin mist floating above the Li River and shrouding the green hills.

An old saying has it that the scenery of Guilin tops elsewhere in the world. As one of the most popular tourist attractions in China, it is renowned for its picturesque karst mountains and pristine rivers.

Misty Li River in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, March 28, 2019. /VCG Photo

The landscape of Guilin also appears on the back of China's 20-yuan banknote, from which you can assume the importance of this hotspot. Check out for more: Chinese Renminbi banknote scenery: Guilin scenery

Li River, stretching 83 kilometers from Guilin to Yangshuo, is often considered the pearl of the nation's mountains and rivers as well as the essence of Guilin scenery. A cruise tour along the Li River is a must when you travel here, which will definitely get you lost in the Xanadu.

A fisherman with cormorant on Li River in sunset /VCG Photo

Travel information:

1. The best time to pay a visit here is from April to October when the climate is quite amiable. If you go during April or May, you'll witness the hazy beauty of Li River.

2. There are two piers where you can get on the cruise – Zhujiang Wharf and Mopan Mountain Wharf. A cab or a tour bus will take you directly to the piers from the city center.

3. Note that passports are needed for booking and boarding. It usually takes four to five hours to finish the journey.

(Cover: Misty Li River in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, March 28, 2019 /VCG Photo)