Map of Longsheng Rice Terraces
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City Name:Guilin (Chinese: 桂林, Pinyin:Guìlín)
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Population :Municipality 1,340,000
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Location :Situated at 25°16′14″N 110°17′31″E
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Overview:The scenery of Guilin has been called the finest under heaven. Situated in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin City is South China's shining pearl, with verdant mountains, elegant waters , magnificent crags and fantastic caverns.
Longsheng Map
The terraces look like great chains or ribbons as they wind from the foot to the top of the hill. This ingenious construction makes best use of the scare arable land and water resources in the mountainous area.
The 83-km-long waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo is the masterpiece of Li River, decorated with rolling hills, steep cliffs, fantastic caves, leisurely boats and lined bamboos.
