Liu San Jie Impression Light Show in Yangshuo 阳朔, China 2017

The stunning scenery of the Li River south from Yangshuo forms what is said to be the largest natural theater in the world for the now famous Liu San Jie Impression Light Show in Yangshuo. The waters of the Li-river set the stage and a dozen beautifully lit karst formations form a natural backdrop. The light show is a creation of Zhang Yi Mou, also director and choreographer of the impressive opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and famous Chinese movies like Raise the Red Lantern. The first light show in Yangshuo was held in 2004 and currently features over 600 locals, mainly from the Zhuang minority, including farmers, fishermen and young girls singing and performing simultaneously in a show that looks different each time as mist, rain and moonlight naturally alter the set of the stage.

Yangshuo 阳朔, China 2017

Yangshuo lies to the southeast of Guilin and in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The rippling Li River traverses the county and brings it breath-taking natural beauty. The county is regarded as one of the most beautiful counties in China and the local scenery is the essence of Guilin. It is also the termination of a Li River cruise.

Li River Cruise, Guilin to Yangshou, China 2017

The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is the centrepiece of any trip to north-eastern Guangxi Province. Gorgeous Karst peaks give you surprises at each bend of the river under the blue sky. Water buffalo patrol the fields, peasants reap rice paddies, school kids and fisherman float by on bamboo rafts. With its breath-taking scenery and taste of a life far removed from the concrete metropolis, the scenery along the river become one of China's top tourist destinations.