Two Rivers and Four Lakes Cruise
The Two Rivers and Four Lakes cruise is one of the highlights of Guilin cruises, because it offers an experience like no other to the avid tourist. Spanning a total cruise time of about 2 hours, it is hard to believe that you can actually have an experience of a lifetime while sailing through the beautifully lit waters on this cruise. This cruise actually sums up the concept of being the best of both worlds, because not only it lets you revere the stunningly inspiring beauty of nature, but also leaves you spellbound at the artistically built monuments and relation to traditional Chinese art and traditions.
The architecture around this region speaks of purity, royalty and aesthetic appeal of the ancient Chinese dynasties and the carvings and motifs leave you wondering in awe at the cultural impact and values that the Chinese heritage holds for years.
Enchantingly beautiful in the day and presenting a spectacular view at night, the buildings, pagodas and bridges along the cruise lit with thousand of colorful lights will be an unforgettable experience for you in the true sense of the word.
The two rivers that are covered in this cruise are the majestic Li River and the Taohua River, which is actually one of the Li’s many tributaries. Rong, Shan, Gui and Mulong are the four lakes in the journey; each an example on its own when it comes to defining the essence of natural beauty and perfection.
The cruise starts from the serene Mulong Lake, which is fondly called by the natives as the lake of the wooden dragon. The surroundings of this picturesque location are lined with decorative masterpieces, with an array of trees, canopies and pagodas. The magnificent Mulong Pagoda is the highlight of the region, which lit by thousands of intricately colored lights is a spectacular show at night time.
All the four lakes and the two rivers are connected to each other by a series of 19 bridges, each of which is a masterpiece on its own. Many of the bridges are replicas of some of the moist acclaimed bridges across the globe and this makes the experience even more special and enhances the overall appeal of the cruise by giving it a global touch.
The underneath of the bridges and the surrounding buildings pose not only intricate craftsmanship but also present a spectacular show of ancient Chinese carvings, drawings and characters. This creative and colorful inlay makes you familiar with the heart of Chinese culture and traditions and will get you one step closer to the mesmerizing history of the region. The journey ends by getting a glimpse of the breathtakingly magnificent Twin Pagodas at Shan Lake, that are famed the world over because of their hauntingly mesmerizing aura.
