Admire the hundred-mile landscape gallery of the Li River, and discover the serene hidden scenery tucked away in Lipu. Known as “the premier bay of Guilin’s landscape”, Lipu Lijiang Bay is located in Qingshan Town, Lipu, serving as a national 4A-level scenic area and a national agricultural tourism demonstration site.
Blending the delicate charm of Guilin’s mountains and rivers with idyllic rural poetry, it features clear winding waterways, layered karst peaks, and original pastoral scenery. It paints a tranquil picture where mountains, rivers, and farmlands coexist in harmony, presenting the most soothing and earthly paradise within Guilin’s renowned landscapes.
Stretching for ten miles, the crystal-green river flows gently like a polished mirror, fully reflecting the bizarre peaks and lush forests on both banks. Distinctive mountains, including Eagle Peak, Elephant Trunk Peak, and Five-Finger Peak, line the river with elegant and layered silhouettes. On sunny days, mirrored scenery forms perfect paintings; on misty days, hazy fog shrouds the water, creating an ethereal ink-wash ambiance.
Boat cruising is the finest way to explore Lijiang Bay. Gliding slowly over blue waves, visitors are greeted by fresh breezes and endless greenery. Paddy fields, country paths, and smoking villages scatter along the banks, merging natural landscapes with rural vitality. The age-old cormorant fishing performance vividly reproduces the ancient fishing customs of Lingnan water towns. It breathes lively earthly warmth into the quiet landscape, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in centuries-old water-town culture.
Beneath the surface scenery lies a stunning underground fairyland. Tiangong Cave, the core attraction of the scenic area, is reputed as “Jiuzhaigou under the cave”. Shaped by hundreds of millions of years of geological evolution, the cave boasts varied stalactites and stalagmites, layered water pools, and natural waterfalls. Bathed in colorful lights, the transparent water and dreamlike rock formations create a breathtaking subterranean world. Maintaining a constant mild temperature all year round, the cave acts as a natural summer resort, offering a completely different underground landscape adventure.
Nature and culture complement each other perfectly here, presenting both dynamic and tranquil beauty. The high-altitude glass bridge spanning the river offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire ten-mile bay, showcasing rolling peaks and flowing water underfoot. Traditional Dong-style architectures such as wind and rain bridges and Shuiyue Pavilion dot the riverside, adding ancient elegance to the green mountains and clear waters. Tourists can also experience dragon boat racing and riverside leisure walks, enjoying diverse outdoor pleasures amid fresh mountain winds.
