China’s Mountains and Rivers—Beauty of Nature

Beauty
A cluster of homestay inns, built using recycled tiles, bricks and timber, sits atop a 110-meter-high cliff in Wangxian Valley, Lingshan Mountain, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province. Blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscapes, these unique cliffside lodgings create a stunning sight. (Photo from VCG)

On either a sunlit or misty afternoon, one can melt in the captivating beauty of Chinese landscapes.
China’s vast land is adorned with majestic mountains and meandering rivers, showcasing myriad natural wonders. Within China, you can ascend towering peaks, marvel at unique rock formations embraced by swirling clouds, meander through verdant forests inhaling the fresh air among lush foliage, and be serenaded by the gentle melodies of flowing streams and birdsongs. Drifting down waterways offers the opportunity for a profound connection to the mighty currents of grand rivers, evoking a sense of sailing through a living painting as boats glide over their azure surfaces.

Zhangjiajie is famous for its breathtaking landscapes and is a top destination for both domestic and international tourists. Its rare quartz sandstone peak forest was officially named the “Zhangjiajie Landform” by the International Association of Geomorphologists in 2010. Zhangjiajie served as a backdrop for Avatar, a groundbreaking American sci-fi masterpiece. (Photo from VCG)

Witnessing the crimson cliffs and distinctive karst formations, which have been shaped meticulously over millennia by dripping water, fosters a whole new appreciation of nature’s captivating artistry...
Strolling amidst these mountains and rivers manifests the grandeur and splendor of Chinese landscapes, emitting tranquil and harmonious Eastern essence that lingers in the soul.

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