China possesses some of the fascinating beaches of the world and a large number of visitors from all over the world frequent the beaches to enjoy the fun and thrill associated with activities on the beach.
The Yellow River is the second longest river in China next only to Yangtze River. It begins from the northern incline of the grand Bayankera Mountains in Qinghai Province, passing through nine provinces of Qinghai Province, Sichuan Province, Gansu Province, Ningxia Hui Nationality Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi Province, Shanxi Province, Henan Province and Shandong Province prior to running into the Bohai Sea. Over 30 branches and innumerable streams connect with the Yellow River en-route to the sea.
The Grand Canal located in China is not only the oldest, but longest as well in the whole world. In reality, this canal exceeds the second and third largest canals put jointly, Panama Canal and the Suez canals. During the reign of the Wu Dynasty in 486 BC, the Grand Canal was initially brought under construction. After that it was expanded during the reign of the Qi Dynasty and next again during the reign of Sui Dynasty under the supremacy of Emperor Yangdi.
West Lake formerly dubbed as the "Upper Lake" in the ancient times, implied that the West Lake was a lake located in heaven. Since it was situated in the west of Hangzhou afterwards people named it "West Lake". As Hangzhou City was under the control of Qiantang County, consequently West Lake is also referred to as Qiantang Lake.
Li River, located in Guilin City of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is a sparkling treasure on the list of China's tourist charms and it is the best part of tourism tour in Guilin. The waterway that stretches from Guilin to Yangshuo is 83-km-long and is the exclusive feature of Li River, adorned with undulating hills, precipitous cliffs, fabulous caves, relaxed boats and lined bamboos which is definitely akin to getting pleasures from a harmonious symphony. Read on to know more on top water recreations in china.