Guilin is nature's architectural masterpiece in a kaleidoscope of living colors. The misty mountains shroud the dramatic karst peaks in perfect harmony surrounding the famous Lijiang River. A full day cruise meanders along the Li River through eye-catching rice paddies as part of the lush landscape. This backdrop has been the inspiration of artists for thousands of years that now attracts visitors from all over the world. Guilin is a living oriental painting, one of the few places anywhere truly enchanting that Chinese say, "The landscape of Guilin is unmatched under heaven."