The Legend of Guilin's Beautiful Mountains and Waters

by liriting526 on 2010-03-30 15:59:24

A long, long time ago, the place known as Guilin had neither mountains nor water, let alone a thriving population or forests of osmanthus trees. So, why does this place called Guilin have forests of osmanthus trees? Why does it have such unique and picturesque landscapes that it is famous all over the world? This story begins with the Peach Blossom Feast of the Queen Mother of the West…

Sword Testing and Pearl Returning

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