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Silver Cave
Silver Cave is a typical karst cave, runs through
twelve peaks. It is a floor-type karst cave, the
stalactites of different geological ages are collected
together inside it, crystal clear, perfectly clean,
like the Milky Way in the night sky tilting down,
glowing the light of silver and diamond, so is
called "Silver Cave."
Silver Cave Scenic Spot is located in Maling Town of Lipu County of Guilin, on the east side of Ligui Road, next to the No.321 National Highway, 85 kilometers away from the center of Guilin, 3 kilometers away from a Chinese famous tourism county, Yangshuo, covers an area of 1,500 acres. Opening in early 1999, it is a national AAAA level scenic spot, as well as one of the first Guilin’s civilized demonstrative tourist scenic spots, emerging as a new bright pearl in tourism circle of Guilin. It is also the largest cave in Guilin.
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mountains, springs, rocks and tombs are located
in the scenic spot, and the natural and cultural
landscapes are collected together in one integral
whole. As the representative of the Silver Cave
Scenic Spot, the natural sceneries are quiet and
beautiful, and the famous historical sceneries
are charming. There are broad fields in front
of the spot, pretty green hills and Chaozai Mountain
rise straight from the ground, acres of peach
orchards scatter among the hills, the fragrance
of fruit trees spreads miles during the four seasons,
the quiet and chic rural scenery is delightful
and restful to the spirit. The cave is divided
into the road layer and the water layer, the length
of the main cave is more than 10 kilometers. There
is an underground river inside the cave, the water
is so transparent to see the steep bottom, and
the riverway is so spacious to boat. The stalactites
in the cave are strangely shaped, in thousands
of postures, dozens of attractions, including
the deep Moon Palace, the group of gold and silver
towers, the shocking overline bridge, the waterfall
on snow mountain, music rock screen, Yushu Joan
sticks, double-column skyscrapers are amazing.
The underground river flows circuitously through
the cave, the water is deep and clear that the
fish can be counted, and the scenic spots along
the river are colorful. Taking a boat down the
river can reach the Green Lake where is outside
the cave. Silver Cave Landscape takes the lead
for imposing, odd, quiet and enviable features.
It is praised as "the representatives of
Guilin landscape", "the world karst
treasure" by the caves, karst and geological
experts at home and abroad.
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Yunnan is a perfect showpiece of China's many
natural wonders, rugged, wild, and unspoiled. The province is
famed for its multitude of ethnic groups, of China's fifty-five
officially recognized ethnic minorities, twenty-five can be
found in Yunnan. Here visitors could find snow-capped mountains,
mysterious deep valleys, peaceful highland lakes, magnificent
Karst hills, tropical rainforests, and torrential rivers.
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cultural, and intellectual center of the country. Beijing has
so much to offer travelers. The celebrated tourist center is
filled with historical highlights, the most well known ones
are: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven,
Ming Tombs...
Tibet Autonomous Region, a mystical land called
"the Roof of the World", more than 50 peaks in this area are
higher than 7,000 meters, and 11 peaks exceed 8,000 meters.
Mt. Everest - the world's highest peak is located in Tibet.
Tibet offers fabulous things to see, including unique Buddhist
monastery, breathtaking high-altitude lakes, stunning views
of the snow mountains and brilliant Tibetan culture. |