Two Rivers
and Four Lakes
 'Two
Rivers and Four Lakes Park' is actually a live
water system in the central urban area of Guilin.
The project of water system reconstruction
was launched in 1998 and completed in 2002, forming
a round-the-city waterway that linking the four
lakes Guihu Lake, Ronghu Lake(Banyan Lake), Shanhu
Lake(Fir Lake), Mulong Lake and the two rivers
Li River, Taohua River(Peach-blossom River) together,
which enables Guilin to be a scenic city of park.
The Ronghu (Banyan Lake) and Shanhu
(Fir Lake) are two beautiful emerald lake parks
embedded in the center of Guilin. Back in the
Tang Dynasty, they were parts of the city moat.
The two lakes are originally a whole before being
divided into two parts by the Yangqiao Bridge.
The east is called the Fir Lake owing to the fir
trees growing around, and the west is named Banyan
Lake thanks to a giant banyan guarding the ancient
city gate that enjoys a history of 1,000 years.
Around the lakes grow bamboo groves, peach and
cassia trees. Zigzagging bridges lead to the small
islands dotting on the water. Though located in
downtown, the lake areas are beautiful and quiet.
 Peach
Blossom River is a tributary of the Li River,
traversing the western part of Guilin. In autumn
the red leaves along the river are spectacular.
Tourists can take boat trips
by the water route around the city. This brand
new water entertainment will surely adds charm
to your stay in Guilin.
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