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  Zijiang River and Eight-Angle Mountains in Guilin
Zijiang River and the Eights-Angle Mountains, one of the major scenic resorts are located in Ziyuan County which lies in the northeast of Guangxi, and it is 107 kilometers from the city of Guilin.
Zijiang River and the Eight-Angel Mountains, with more than 400 extraordinary Scenic spots in all, are in perfect harmony with each other.
The 22.5 kilometer long Zijiang River winds its way, like a jade belt, around the oddly shaped and beautiful mountains, the ecological environment at both sides of the river caused by red landforms.
www.guilinchina.net /guilin-county/zijiang-river.htm   (178 words)

  
 Zijiang River - Famous Chinese Rivers - Travel to China
The Zi Jiang (also Zishui River or Zi River; Simplified ChineseS.Chinese: 资江 or 资水; Traditional ChineseT.Chinese: 資江 or 資水; pinyin: zī jiāng; Wade-Giles: Tzu?-chiang?) is one of the four largest rivers in Hunan Provinces of Chinaprovince of China, also one of the main tributarytributaries of the Yangtze River.
The two rivers flow until they join the main river named Zijiang River at Shuangjiangkou in Shaoyang CountyShaoyang county.
The four largest rivers in Hunan are: the Xiang River, the Yuan Jiang, the Zijiang River and the Lishui River.
www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Zijiang_River   (275 words)

  
 Yangtze River at AllExperts
The Yangtze River () is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world after the Amazon in South America and the Nile in Africa.
The river is the sole habitat of the critically endangered Chinese River Dolphin and Chinese paddlefish.
River cruises of several days duration especially through the beautiful and scenic Three Gorges area are becoming popular as a tourism industry grows in China.
en.allexperts.com /e/y/ya/Yangtze_River.htm   (758 words)

  
 Yangtze River - Famous Chinese Rivers - Travel to China
The Yangtze River (zh-cpc=扬子江p=Yángzǐ Jiāng) is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world after the Amazon RiverAmazon in South America and the Nile in Africa.
The river is a major transportation artery for China connecting the interior with the coast.
In 2004 Martin Strel from Slovenia swam the river from the Tiger Leaping Gorge to Shanghai (4600 km, 2860 miles).
www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Yangtze_River   (692 words)

  
 China today
The Zijiang River runs through the city from west to east, dividing it into two, and emptying into Dongting Lake.
Situated at the junction of Xuefeng Mountain and the Dongting Lake Plain, Yiyang is at the juncture of Zijiang River, Dongting Lake and the Yangtze River.
The manys rivers and lakes in Nanxian County, Yuanjiang City, and eastern Heshan District in northeast Yiyang are habitat of the snakehead and mandarin fish, crucian carp, soft-shelled turtle, tortoise, river crab and freshwater shrimp.
www.chinatoday.com.cn /English/e20035/p70.htm   (1765 words)

  
 Yangtze River Summary
The Yangtze River or Chang Jiang is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world after the Nile in Africa and the Amazon in South America.
The river originates in a glacier in the Dangla mountains on the eastern part of the Tibetan plateau.
Traditionally, the upstream part of the Yangtze River refers to the section from Yibin to Yichang; the middle part refers to the section from Yichang to Hukou, where Boyang Lake meets the river; the downstream part is from Hukou to Shanghai.
www.bookrags.com /Yangtze_River   (2046 words)

  
 SITUATION
Xiangjiang River is the longest river in Hunan, and it is also the Mother River for the people of Hunan.
The river flows from south to north, and goes through the whole province, and goes into Dongting Lake.
To the north of it, it’s the Changjiang River, and to the south is Guangdong coastal city.
www.library.hn.cn /difangwx/fengqing/e01.html   (2187 words)

  
 Wupai River in Ziyuan Guilin
Wu Pai River, lying in the Cat Mountain, the highest mountain in the southwest of China is 107km away from Guilin in the southwest of Ziyuan County in Guangxi province.
This stretch of the river varies from 5 to 30 meters in width and from its upper to lower reaches has a 300 meters drop in elevation.
Miao and Yao villages are visible from the river.
www.guilinchina.net /guilin-county/wupai_river.htm   (257 words)

  
 China Province - Region, Regional
Drifting downcourse on the river, the visitor may enjoy the enchanting landscape and learn the customs and habits of the Miao tribe on both banks of the river.
Drifting on the Zijiang River in Ziyuan County
It is a great joy to drift down the threatening but not dangerous river in a rubber or wooden boat or a bamboo raft and admire the charming scenery on both banks.
www.cntravel.biz /china_columns/provinces/guangxi/gxi_tour.shtml   (264 words)

  
 Chinese city to turn taps back on after toxic spill
Around 70 percent of its rivers are contaminated, and the cabinet recently described the country's environmental situation as "grim".
Environmentalists have complained China is not sharing enough information to protect Russia's rivers and its residents, including 1.5 million in the Siberian city of Khabarovsk, which draws water from the Amur River, fed by the Songhua.
The river slick had passed Harbin by early Sunday morning, Lin Qiang, spokesman for the Heilongjiang provincial Environmental Protection Bureau, told the Xinhua news agency.
www.chinadaily.com.cn /english/doc/2005-11/27/content_498291.htm   (666 words)

  
 ShaoYang Investment Network
Shaoyang county is located in the southwest of Hunan Province, upper reaches of Zijiang River.Bounded on the east by Shaodong, Qidong, on the south by Dongan, Xinning, on the west by Longhui, Wugang and on the north by Xinshao, Shaoyang City.
Shaoyang county's inland waterways is advanced through which can reach Wugang by Haoshui River, reach Guangxi by Fuyi River and link Yangtze River by Zijiang River.Highways extend to every part of the county with total length of over 1000 KM.
The main rivers are Zijiang, Fuyishui, Haoshui, Tanjiang, Dabaxi, Shimajiang and etc. The water totals more than 1.273 billion cubic meters.Waterpower resources add up to 93.4 thousand KW and exploitable hydropower reaches 46 thousand KW.
www.shaoyang.gov.cn /other/zsw/en/shaoyang.htm   (2670 words)

  
 CTS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
As you cruise along the Li River through misty mountains and lush rice paddies, you’ll understand why the Chinese say: “The landscape of Guilin is unmatched under heaven.” The pleasant climate and the colorful ethnic minority villages only add to the attraction.
This 34 km canal connected a tributary of the Yangtze River to a tributary of the Pearl River, thereby connecting two of China’s major waterways.
Whitewater enthusiasts will enjoy rafting down the Zijiang River, with 45 shoals and 31 bends it is quite a challenge to navigate.
www.chinatravelservice.com /guilin.htm   (2081 words)

  
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The west Dongting Lake, Yuanshui and Lishui river basins are rich in lake islands and river shoals that are suitable for planting reed.
Xiangjiang River, Zijiang River, Yuanshui River and Lishui River near the company connect the Yangtze River.
The water for the production can be pumped from Lishui River which is rich in water with good quality, and it can meet the production demand after it is disposed simply.
www.cdcity.gov.cn /changde/74032321216380928/20040406/9386.html   (912 words)

  
 About Us
The Lijiang River drainage area is known.for the four excellences -- green
because the entire hill resembles an elephant putting out its trunk to drink from the river.
It is on the west bank of the Lijiang River in central Guilin.
chinatour.visionig.com /guilin.html   (350 words)

  
 Jasmine's China Adventure Tours - Tribal Villages
A cruise on the Li River takes you through the heart of this wonderland of jagged limestone pinnacles and includes a stop at a magnificent cavern, where you sail on an underground river to reach the vast central chamber.
Cruise the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo, having lunch aboard the boat and stopping for a side trip to the Crown Cave.
Travel by road from Guilin to Ziyuan County (morning); begin the rafting trip on the Zijiang River and spend the night camping near a riverside village, enjoying a bonfire party with local people.
www.jasminechina.com /tribalvillages.htm   (761 words)

  
 Long Island Press: Long Island Newspaper, News, Entertainment, Real Estate, Classifieds, Automotive, Weddings, Business ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Water was discharged from nearby reservoirs to dilute the toxic spill and 1,000 soldiers raced to ensure water would be drinkable by installing charcoal filters at water plants.
Environmentalists have complained China is not sharing enough information about the Harbin spill to protect Russia's rivers and residents, including 1.5 million people in the Siberian city of Khabarovsk, which draws water from the Amur River, fed by the Songhua.
The river slick had passed Harbin by early Sunday morning, the Heilongjiang provincial Environmental Protection Bureau said.
www.longislandpress.com /reuters/1_ds_5081.php?show=media   (696 words)

  
 Tiger News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
According to sources from the provincial government, these reserves are mainly distributed in Wuling, Xufeng, Nanling, Luoxiao mountain areas, the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, the upper and middle reaches of the Xiangjiang River, Zijiang River, Yuanjiang River and Lishui River, and Dongting Lake area.
Experts said that the natural reserves are playing important roles in protecting the rare and endangered animals and plants, conserving water and soil, maintaining an ecological balance and boosting ecological tourism.
Located in the middle reaches of Yangtze river, 52 per cent of the province’s land is covered by forest, in which live more than 600 terrestrial animals.
www.savechinastigers.org /t-news/changsha-reserve.htm   (217 words)

  
 Northern Guangxi Tourist Area - Guangxi Autonomous Region travel guide - China travel guide, Guangxi Autonomous Region ...
The Zijiang River that flows in Ziyuan County 149 kilometers from Guilin is a corridor of landscapes known for their seclusion, precipitousness, wonderfulness, and gracefulness.
The Lijiang River drainage area is known.for the four excellences -- green hills, beautiful water, strange caves, and grotesque rocks -- and such scenic spots as deep pools, treacherous rapids, springs, and waterfalls.
There are Yufeng Hill where Sister Liu the Third, a singing immortal of the Zhuang tribe, went up to the heaven, the Dalong Pool Scenic Area which has a concentration of the Dong, Miao, and Yao-style architectural arts, and scenic spots at Dule Crag.
www.chinaplanner.com /guangxi/gxi_nort.htm   (837 words)

  
 www.guilintourist.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The canal has linked up the Xiang River flowing up to the Yangtze River in the north and the Li River flowing down to the Pearl River in the south.
Owing to the canal, Guilin became an important town, a connection between the southern-most part of China and the central area of the country in ancient times.
The attractive scenery of Yongfu is characterized by the mixture of rivers, caves, lakes, islands, springs, gorges, waterfalls, forests, etc. The tour routes can be: a two-day visit to Banxia Lake to go fishing for relaxation and a one-day visit to Baishou to enjoy the mysterious stone carving of ancient times.
www.guilin.com.cn /newenglish/e3/e3_1.htm   (1248 words)

  
 ShaoYang Investment Network
With its beautiful mountains and rivers, fragrance of various flowers and melodies of different birds, Daxiang has lots of picturesque scenery.
Zijiang River, Shaoshui River and Tanjiang River all wind through the district.
Peach Cave and boating on the river are all aspects of the district for which it has historically been popular.
www.shaoyang.gov.cn /other/zsw/en/daxiang.htm   (1547 words)

  
 Stars
It is always developed in the south band of Zijiang River, and never thinking about transfer to the north of the river to develop a new city.
In 1996, the people run economy experimenting zone, which is considered by the city committee, and the government birthed on this land, and it is listed as the key developing experimental zone.
Leaders of the Party and government Yangzheyu, Chubo come to inspect the zone and try their best to help the development of it.
www.library.hn.cn /difangwx/fengqing/e6942.html   (645 words)

  
 Zijiang River and Eight-Angle Mountains, Guilin Yangshuo International Travel Service
Zijiang River and Eight-Angle Mountains, Guilin Yangshuo International Travel Service
His photoes include Guilin mountains, beautiful sceneries along Li River, Yangshuo scenic spots, elegant and spectacular beauty of Longji rice field terraces.
Lin Wenhong also takes a lot of pictures of minorities life, and pictures of inscription and carvings of various kinds that reflect Guilin history and culture.
www.glvisit.com /photos_view.asp?id=48   (461 words)

  
 l'express
They have had to queue up for water because of the river slick.
China’s northeastern city of Harbin prepared to turn the taps back on yesterday after a toxic spill into its river left millions without water for five days and an 80-km slick still flowing beyond.
The river slick had passed Harbin by early yesterday morning, the Heilongjiang provincial Environmental Protection Bureau said.
www.lexpress.mu /display_article.php?news_id=55045   (692 words)

  
 CNN.com - Toxic spill may hit Russia in days - Nov 28, 2005
That city of 580,000 people draws its water from the Amur River, which is fed by the Songhua.
It was difficult to predict the ecological consequences but Mitvol warned that the fish population of the Amur River would "suffer significantly," the RIA-Novosti news agency quoted him as saying.
Hu's government warned the public that supplies lying in pipes for five days were too dirty to drink, although safe enough for housecleaning and laundry, according to a report from AP.
edition.cnn.com /2005/WORLD/asiapcf/11/28/china.water   (993 words)

  
 Luodebo's - by luodebo
The benzene slick on the Songhua River in northeast China flowed into Harbin days after the city of 3.8 million people shut down its water system, setting off panicked buying that cleared supermarket shelves of bottled water, milk and soft drinks.
The disaster has highlighted the environmental damage caused by China's sizzling economic growth and the complaints that the secretive communist government is failing to enforce public safety standards.
The government says all major rivers are dangerously polluted and many cities lack adequate drinking water.
my.opera.com /luodebo/blog/?startidx=90   (1685 words)

  
 The Epoch Times | Chinese City Turns Taps Back on
BEIJING - China's northeastern city of Harbin turned on the taps again on Sunday after a toxic spill into its river left millions without water for five days and an 80-km (50-mile) slick still flowing beyond the city.
Around 70 percent of its rivers are contaminated, and the cabinet recently described the country's environmental situation as grim.
Environmentalists have complained China is not sharing enough information about the Harbin spill to protect Russia's rivers and residents, including 1.5 million people in the Siberian city of Khabarovsk, which draws water from the Amur River, fed by the Songhua.
www.theepochtimes.com /news/5-11-28/35080.html   (606 words)

  
 14-Day Minority Adventure Tour of Beijing / Guilin / Yangshuo / Ziyuan / Longsheng / Sanjiang (Start: BEIJING / End: ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Day 05: Li River / Yangshuo (B+L+D) Cruise the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo, having lunch aboard the boat and stopping for a side trip to the Crown Cave.
Day 07: Guilin / Ziyuan (B+L+D) Travel by road from Guilin to Ziyuan County (morning); begin the rafting trip on the Zijiang River and spend the night camping near a riverside village, enjoying a bonfire party with local people.
Day 08: Zijiang River (B+L+D) Finish the rafting trip on the Zijiang River and sightsee nearby.
chinatravelz.com /tour/china_view.asp?id=704   (684 words)

  
 China tour,China travel information,Tibet tour,China hotel,Chinainfinity.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Enjoy the cruise on the mirrored waters of the Li River striking you with its poetic scenery of misty pinnacles, gentle green riverbanks and quiet river activities.
Drive from Guilin to Ziyuan County, begin the rafting trip on the Zijiang River, enjoying a bonfire party with local people tonight.
Drive from the Ziyuan County to Longsheng, Visit the Dragon's Backbone terraced fields in Heping county, it shows a picture of great momentum and imposing beauty, being reputed as "unrivalled in the world" and made one of the best 20 scenic spots in province Guangxi.
www.chinainfinity.com /webpages/tour_routes/guilin_tour/GLT-05.htm   (774 words)

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