Serene, magical Lijiang River recaptures its pristine glory

Environmental initiatives have turned back the tide for the majestic waterway

NANNING - Ranked by international broadcaster CNN as one of the best 15 waterways for travelers, the Lijiang River is also one of the stars of Guilin's world-renowned scenery.

Hailed as one of the most beautiful rivers on the earth, the Lijiang River, where clean water flows between scenic karst mountains, winds through four counties in the city of Guilin in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.