Shangri-la
In oriental place, Shangri-la, equaling to Elysium or paradise, is the symbol of ideal living place. Located in the kingdom landscape of Guilin, Shangri-la is near the city.
The graceful pastoral scenery is set out as we enter Shangri-la in mild and fine spring. Beset in wide green field, Swallow Lake seems a maiden couple affectional eyes. Witnessing the time, waterwheel continuously turns. Mountain groups with lush trees, countryside and trees in midst, paths crisscrossing in the fields, and scattered houses seems the Shangri-la painting in Tao Yuanming’s poem.
Surfing in the Swallow Lake like green ribbon, the boat leisurely floats. Cloud floating in distant sky, wide bank and quite wave and natural sightseeing discard the earthly sorrow and idea. The rear of Swallow Lake twists and turns and twisting road leads to the quiet place. The waterway becomes narrower and narrower.
Going through the narrow exit of darkness cave of Swallow Lake, the boat reaches the bright peach island and the road opens up suddenly before us. With lush trees and flowers, this island is decorated by the peach competing in prosperity.