GUILIN
Guilin is a "small town" of 4.7 million
people situated on the west bank of the Li River.
Its name means, "Forest of Sweet Osmanthus",
owing to the large number
of fragrant Sweet
Osmanthus trees located in the city.
The city has long been renowned for its
scenery of karst topography
and is one
of China's most popular tourist destinations
for Chinese and foreigners alike.
The Li river and its banks. Bathers rent
the cabanas.
The Li river is well used by all types
of craft
Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas and Shan lake
in central Guilin
Live fish, eels and snakes in front of
a Guilin restaurant.
