Pearl River Cruise
Pearl River Cruise in Guanzhou, China
Pearl River Cruise Photo Gallery (Downloadable Pictures)
At 2,214 kilometers (about 1,376 miles) long, the Pearl
River is the third largest river in China and the largest
one in Guangzhou. It is so called because it contains a
stone island resembling a huge pearl, polished by the
constantly-flowing water of the river. Spanning eight
provinces, the Pearl River is composed of four river systems
including the West River, North River, East River and Liuxi
River. The four river systems converge in Guangzhou and flow
into the South China Sea.
The Pearl River in Guangzhou City is picturesque, adorned by
charming views along the river. A cruise along the Pearl
River in Guangzhou City has become a must for visitors to
Guangzhou. Whether you choose a daytime or an evening
cruise, it will be a highlight of your trip.
One can not be considered to have visited Guangzhou if he
hasn't cruised the scenic Pearl River. Views along the Pearl
River in Guangzhou City are charming and gentle. Historical
sites and unique architecture scattered along the Pearl
River are numerous and are a goodly reflection of the
Guangzhou culture. Among them are architectures in Shamian
where converge a number of ancient architectures from
various countries, the White Goose Pool that is one of the
eight most famous scenes in Guangzhou, and ten
characteristic bridges.
Compared with the daytime cruise on the Pearl River, the
night cruise is even more fascinating under the sparkling
lights. The night cruise starts from the White Goose Pool
and ends at the Guangzhou Bridge in the east and Baihedong
(White Crane Cave) in the south. This section offers
visitors vistas such as 'Night Moon over the Goose Pool' and
'Red Heart of the Pearl River'.
(ChinaTravelGuide.com)
