Li River

This one is located in the northeastern part of Guangxi, not far from Guilin.

The Lingqu connects the Xiang River, a tributary of the Yangtze, with the Li River, a tributary of the Pearl River.

Joseph Needham had written in Science and Civilization, quote, So all of these natural and artificial waterways that were built between the Zhou and the Northern Zhou dynasties provided the lead up to the Grand Canal.

At the outset of the 7th century, the importance of the South and the criticality of this region's economy to the overall well-being of the empire meant that the idea for a kind of...

A female bears between two and five young during every breeding cycle.

Thanks to their winter hibernation, which can last as long as nine months of the year, the animals are only on the king of the air's menu for a very short summer season.[gentle music] Guilin on the Li River in China is the epitome of an exotic dream landscape.

The basis of these formations is soft limestone, which gives way to the forces of nature relatively easily.

Even so, it took thousands of years for water, carbon dioxide, wind, and weather to carve out these amazing formations.

A magical sight awaits them at the end of the pathway.

The reflection in the underground lake looks like a miniature version of the area surrounding Guilin.

The Li River, or Lijiang, provides the livelihood for many of the people living along its banks.

These fishermen don't need nets for their work.