Guiyang Huaxi: Scenic Qian-Gui Land, Full of Interest

Author: Xu Jiaguo
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Here, the mountains are surrounded by water, with clear waters and lush greenery, and terraced ponds. Along the Huaxi River, several small hills stand out either isolated or winding along the river. During the Qing Dynasty, local gentry built pavilions, planted flowers and trees, and created a river by diverting water. With a pool of emerald water, the Huaxi River stretches for over ten miles, earning it the name "Ten-Mile River Bank" among visitors. It includes attractions such as "Ten-Mile River Bank," "Tianhe," "Qingyan Ancient Town," and "Qiantao Secluded Realm," forming a scenic area spanning over ten square kilometers. From Crab Well to Huaxi Bridge, the section of the Huaxi River is characterized by lush mountains and clear waters, creating a captivating landscape that is now known as Huaxi Park. Though called a park, it is renowned for its natural mountains and waters. The mountains here, after years of weathering and calcification, are pitted and uneven, resembling a thousand wounds, yet their unique shapes are strikingly beautiful. The water winds around the mountains, flowing through the entire park. Amidst lush trees and exotic flowers, visitors can wander along the mountain paths, pass through caves, and delve deeper, crossing the Huaxi Riverbed to listen closely to the sound of flowing water—a rare experience. Between the Snake Hill and Turtle Hill, separated by water, a bridge spans the river. Crossing the bridge reveals the hidden, a secluded paradise that seems to be cut off from the mortal world—a second rare experience. The Baibu Bridge over the Huaxi River features stone steps winding over the water, with each step barely touching the surface. From a distance, visitors appear to be walking on the emerald water. Moreover, they must pass one by one, and when looking down, the reflections in the water seem ethereal—a third rare experience.