The river behind the RMB 20 is really so beautiful?

"The river is like a green belt, and the mountains are like jade hairpins." When you step onto the land of Hejiang, you enter a poetic dream, a slowly unfolding landscape painting. Every peak and every wave of light here hides the uncanny craftsmanship and endless tenderness of nature. Now we open this wonderful trip to the Xijiang Scenic Area for you. Prepare before you go 1. Best time to travel: April - October is the golden time to visit the river every year, this time there is abundant rainfall, the river is abundant, the banks are lush with greenery, and the scenery is the most beautiful. However, if you want to appreciate the hazy beauty of the smoky river, the rainy season at the turn of spring and summer is also a good choice. 2. Essentials: Sunscreen (e.g. sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat), the sunshine of the river is relatively strong; comfortable shoes to walk on the hiking section; waterproof bag to protect mobile phones, cameras and other electronic equipment; 3. Ticket booking: There are various ways to tour the river, and taking a boat is the most classic way. You can book your Xijiang cruise tickets in advance on major travel platforms, with different cabins and routes to choose from; bamboo rafting requires attention to weather and water level information, and also book in advance to avoid delays. Essence attractions 1. Elephant Trunk Mountain: One of the symbols of Guilin's mountains and rivers, the whole mountain is like a giant elephant drinking water by the river, the elephant trunk and elephant body formed water moon cave like a round of bright moon floating on the water, river water through the hole, ethereal fantasy. Here, whether the first ray of sunshine in the early morning shines on the elephant's back or the afterglow in the evening outlines Phnom Penh, it is breathtakingly beautiful and is a perfect spot for taking pictures. 2. Nine Horse Painting Mountain: It consists of nine connected peaks. The mountain is colorful and has a peculiar rock texture. It is like a huge mural, carefully detailed, as if there are nine horses standing or running, lifelike. There is an interesting saying among the people that "you can see the second place in the seven horses, you can see the champion in the nine horses", which adds a lot of mystery to this attraction, attracting tourists to stop and open up the challenge of eyesight. 3. Yellow cloth reflection: the core attraction of the essence of the river, here the river is wide, the water flow is gentle and clear. The peaks of the river bank are reflected on the mirror-like river surface under the sunlight, especially the reflection of Huangbu Beach is the clearest. Mountain shadows, tree shadows, cloud shadows intertwined, as if there is a fantastic world under the water. Featured gameplay 1. Take a boat ride on the river: Take a large sightseeing cruise down the river from Guilin to Yangshuo, the whole journey takes about 4 hours, you can have a panoramic view of the strange peaks and swaying bamboos on both sides of the river. There are different cabins on the ship, you can choose as needed, face the river breeze on the top deck, immerse yourself in the scenery of mountains and rivers, and feel the wonderful artistic conception of "people swimming in the painting". 2. Bamboo rafting: If you want to get closer to the river, bamboo rafting is the best choice. The route from Yangdi Pier to Xingping Ancient Town is a popular choice. Take an ancient bamboo raft, listen to the raft workers tell the legendary stories of the scenic spots along the coast, the water lightly tap the raft body, and watch the clear water and green mountains of the River River up close. 3. Hike the Hejiang River: Stroll along the Hejiang Trail, shuttling between the fields and mountains and rivers, breathing the fresh air, the fragrance of the soil under your feet, along the way you will see quaint villages, working villagers, feel the purest Hejiang life. The hiking route from Xingping Ancient Town to Jiuma Painting Mountain has excellent scenery and moderate difficulty, suitable for most tourists. Food is delicious 1. Guilin Rice Noodles: A must-try delicacy in Guilin. The smooth and smoky rice noodles are paired with delicious stewed water, plus rich ingredients such as stewed beef, crispy skin, and pickled beans. The rice noodle shops in the streets and alleys have their own characteristics, and any one can bring you an authentic taste enjoyment. 2. Yangshuo Beer Fish: Selected live fish from the river, ready-to-cook, stewed with beer, the fish is tender and flavorful, the soup is rich and mellow, with a faint beer aroma, paired with soft and glutinous rice. 3. Lipu taro button meat: Cut the Lipu taro into thick slices, arrange them alternately with the pork belly, and steam them in a steamer. Lipu taro absorbs the fat of the meat and becomes soft and sweet, while the pork belly blends into the fragrance of the taro. It is fat but not greasy and rich in layers. It is a traditional delicacy with local characteristics. Itinerary Planning 1. Day Trip: Go to Elephant Nose Mountain in the morning, after enjoying the iconic landscape, take a car to Yangdi Pier, take a bamboo raft rafting to Xingping Ancient Town, tour the ancient town, check in the 20 yuan observation deck, and return to the city in the evening. 2. Two-day tour: On the first day, take a boat tour of the Yangtze River all the way to Yangshuo. After arrival, stroll along the West Street and taste the food. On the second day, go to Shili Gallery, where you can rent a bicycle to ride. In the river, time seems to have slowed down, and every scenery is worth savoring. Set foot on this land, to embrace the mountains and rivers, to feel the nature, to kick off a one-of-a-kind fantastic journey.