China Tours Top China Rivers and Lakes
Yangtze River - Regards as the mark of the division of North and South, both geographically and culturally, the mighty Yangtze cuts through the heart of China. It can be divided into three parts: The Upper Reaches, the Middle Reaches and the Lower Reaches. Weather here is teperate. The wet season begins in April and brings heavy rain in the middle and lower reaches. When you cruise on the Yangtze River, winding through the most intoxicating sceneris of land forms here, you will definitely get excited. Once it reaches the edge of the Tibetan plateau, the river plunges off the "roof of the world", through huge gorges. The three gorges are famous for their steepness, excellent wonders and tourist sites. The walls of the gorges are steep and can reach as high as 3000 feet.
Li River - Originated in Mountain Mao'er at Xin'an county northeast of Guilin, Li River winds its way southeast for about 437 km, passing through Guilin, Yangshuo, Pingle, Zhaoping and finally meets Xi River in Wulin. The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is the centerpiece of any trip to northeastern Guangxi Province. Guilin scenery is acclaimed as the "Best under Heaven" and the most beautiful scenes are found along the Li-River. Gorgeous Karst peaks give you surprises at each bend of the limpid river under the blue sky. Water buffalo patrol the fields, peasants reap rice paddies, school kids and fisherman float by on bamboo rafts. With it's breathtaking scenic views and taste of a life far removed from the concrete metropolis, the scenery along the Li River become one of China's top tourist destinations. copyright bulaiya.com
Ancient Town of Zhouzhuang- known as the "Venice of the Orient", is China's oldest water town which boasts all wonderful features of a Chinese waterside town. Zhouzhuang was even bestowed the title of number one waterside town in China by overseas press.
Huangpu River - the symbol of Shanghai, a boat touring provides you not only unrivalled postcard views of Shanghai past and future, it'll afford you a closer look at this dynamic waterway that makes Shanghai flow.
Lake Taihu - With an area of 2250 square kilometers, Lake Taihu (or Lake Tai) is the third largest freshwater lake in China. Large or small islets, plus the presence of many fleets of fishing junk boats add to its landscape, making it a remarkable spectacle. Out of all the other islets, Yuantouzhu (Turtle Head Islet) is the place most worth visiting. WWW.bulaiya.com
Mengdonghe River - Drifting along Mengdonghe River, dancing with the billows, will bring you a marvelous drifting. The high mountains and deep valleys of Mengdonghe River are peculliar and severely beautiful. Its flying waterfall and running spring are mystical and unfathomable, and its cliff and cavity are exquisite and magnificent. The famous "peerless drift current" is here.
Lake Luguhu - Located in Yunnan's Ninglang County, the water of the lake is generally clean and green, with different shades of color: now turquoise blue, now sapphira blue, now white-gray, simply beyond one's imagination. Luguhu Lake is surrounded by high and sublime mountains and is snowbound for over 3 months. Since the lake is rather deep, a definite regulating influence is exerted on the temperature of the lake shores. Therefore the surrounding mountains abound in forest resources which afford an exquisite beauty, much fresh air and charming scenery. At present it is one of the places in China which is least damaged by human efforts and best preserved in its natural features.
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Jiuquxi River - Famous since ancient time. With its clear water and spectacular red mountains, it's such a pleasant rafting and hiking here at Jiuquxi River. Along the winding stream, there are both shoals and deep pools. Floating on a bamboo raft along the stream, other than enjoying grand view of Wuyishan Scenic Area, also appreciate the towering mountains and get completely refreshed.
Lake Qiandaohu - As one of the first-class national scenic spots and the largest national forest park at present, Lake Qiandaohu (Thousand islets Lake), is beautifully featured with verdant hills, elegant water, queer caves, and odd stones. It is a perfect place for you to leave out of the crowded and noisy city and throw away all the mundane affairs.
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