Two Rivers and Four Lakes

​1. Overview & Geography​​
Spanning ​​7.33 km​​ with ​​38.59万平方米​​ of water area, the project integrates Guilin’s natural and cultural heritage. The "two rivers" (​​Li and Taohua​​) and "four lakes" form a ​​circular waterway​​, revitalizing the city’s ancient Tang-Song Dynasty canal network.

​​2. Historical Significance​​

• ​​Tang-Song Origins​​: Water tours flourished in the ​​Song Dynasty (960–1279)​​, with lakeside pavilions and moats.
• ​​Modern Revival​​: Launched in ​​1999​​, the project restored lost waterways, relocating ​​1,896 households​​ to recreate the ​​"water city"​​ vision.

​​3. Scenic Zones & Highlights​​

• ​​Ronghu-Shanhu Lakes​​: ​​Classical Chinese gardens​​, the ​​Sun/Moon Pagodas​​, and ​​glass bridges​​.
• ​​Guihu Lake​​: An ​​ecological park​​ with ​​100+ tree species​​ and ​​Expo of World Bridges​​.
• ​​Mulong Lake​​: ​​Song Dynasty relics​​ like ​​Dongzhen Gate​​, ​​wooden pagodas​​, and ​​reconstructed ancient streets​​.
• ​​Iconic Landmarks​​: ​​Elephant Trunk Hill​​, ​​Folded Brocade Hill​​, and ​​Zhuzi Archway​​.

​​4. Activities & Experiences​​

• ​​Night Cruises (90 mins)​​: Glide past ​​illuminated karst peaks​​ and ​​cultural performances​​ (¥190/adult).
• ​​Cycling Trails​​: Explore lakeside paths under ​​banyan trees​​.
• ​​Cultural Shows​​: ​​Cormorant fishing​​, ​​Guiju opera​​, and ​​ethnic dances​​.

​​5. Conservation & Awards​​

• ​​China’s first "All-Region Tourism" demo zone​​ (5A rating).
• ​​UNESCO-listed​​ as part of ​​South China Karst​​.

​​6. Travel Tips​​

• ​​Best Time​​: Year-round; ​​April–October​​ for lush greenery.
• ​​Access​​: Start at ​​Zhujiang Pier​​ (downtown Guilin).

The Two Rivers and Four Lakes is a ​​harmony of nature and history​​, where ​​ancient waterways mirror modern Guilin’s soul​​.