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Guiyang Tour of Tianhe Pool
Scenic Area
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23 kilometers (14.3 miles) away from the southwest
suburb of Guiyang in Guizhou
Province, the Tianhe Pool Scenic Area combines waterfalls, crystal
springs, deep pools, stone bridges, unusual caves, and strange rock
formations. The Tianhe Pool Scenic Area is a typical Karst cave that
features a stone curtain plus a great number of stalagmites,
stalactites, and stone pillars. It occupies an area of 15 square
kilometers (5.8 square miles). The scenic area is an outstanding
tourist destination, full of beautiful natural scenery and cultural
displays.
The Scenic Area was originally a large crypt, and the
pool formed as water accumulated at the bottom. Full of clear
rivers, hidden caves, silos, cliffs, and stone bridges, the area can
be divided into three parts: the Water Cave, the Drought Cave, and
the Outer Scenic Area.
The Water Cave is 1,000 meters (0.6 miles) long, 80
meters (262.5 feet) across at its widest, and 20 meters (65.6 feet)
across at its narrowest. Boats are available to visit the water
cave. Rowing a boat and enjoying the journey from the outside
brightness to the inside darkness, and then returning to the
sunshine, is a wonderful experience for tourists. An electric torch
(flashlight) is recommended - the inside of the cave is rather dark.
Outside, below the water cave, is Crouching Tiger Lake, where
various farm equipments such as a water mill can be seen at a
farmhouse. Caves and verdant vegetation can be seen everywhere.
Near the Water cave is the Drought Cave. Just in front
of these two caves is a deep pool surrounded by crags. Drought Cave
consists of three levels, and has a total length of 200 meters
(656.2 feet). Of the three levels, the third one is the most
breathtaking. Here, a stone bridge spans two cliffs. This is the
so-called Naihe Bridge, under which is a seemingly bottomless pool.
Right by the exit of the Drought Cave is a Miao (an ethnic minority
of China) village. Tourists can experience a native Miao wedding
there.
Tianhe Pool Area is a great place for visitors from
home and abroad to admire the pretty lakes, hills, caves, and the
marvelous spectacle of the Karst peaks. It is a must-see attraction
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