Terraces
Stair-stepped paddies curving around the mountains like contour lines drawn by hand.
Longji Rice Terraces · Guilin
Twin Flames on Shan Lake · Sun & Moon Pagodas
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A bronze pagoda and a glazed-tile twin rising side by side from the lake, blazing gold against the dark after sunset.
It sits in Guilin, and rewards going slowly rather than ticking it off. Best after dark — both pagodas are lit and reflect on the lake.
Good to know
- Best time — After dark — both pagodas are lit and reflect on the lake
- Arrive early for the light
- Allow more time than you think
- Keep a few yuan in cash, just in case
Photo: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0
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