Sugar-loaf Peaks of the Li River
Central China, China
Familiar from a thousand picture the beautiful peaks of the Guilin region are one of the must-see sights of central/south China. This is a magical landscape of eroded karst limestone, shaped by time and water into the sugarloaf peaks we see today.
The sub-tropical warmth of the south means that the countryside is a verdant green, accentuating the almost ethereal beauty of the region. A walk, ride or boat journey through this landscape is a treat not to ne missed and taking a guide will enhance the please as you learn about the history and legend that is inextricably linked with each formation.
Guilin itself is an important cultural city with a history that dates back some 2000 years. It has been the political, economic and cultural centre of Guangxi Province since the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), its trademark Solitary Beauty Peak watching over the city. It is also home to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) tomb of Prince Jingjiang.
From Guilin the traveller can set out to explore the countryside, home to many ethnic minorities that include the Zhuang, Yao, Hui, Miao, Mulao, Maonan and Dong. As each minority has its own customs and festivals a journey through the countryside is something not to be missed.
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