YANGSHUO PROFILE
Location: Situated in the heart of the Li River Valley ,one the south of Guilin
Neighboring Areas: Yunnan , Guizhou , Hunan and Guangdong provinces
Physical Features: The most typical karst topography
Population: 298,000
Area: 1428.38 sq km
Nationalities: Zhuang,Han,Yao and Miao
History: Established as a county in the Sui dynasty (A. D. 590)
Average Temperature: 19C annually
Rainfall: 1,640mm annually
Mountains: Moon Hill,Thumb Hill, Xiu Hill, Nine-horse Mural Hill, Snail Hill , Xilang Hill, Donglang Hill,Shutong Hill etc
Rivers: Yulong River, Li River,Jinbao River
caves: Silver cave, water cave, dragon cave, green lotus cave,crown cave
Products: Shatian Shaddock, kumquat, dried persimmon, Chinese Chestnut, Guilin rice noodle, snail brew etc
Local Highlights: Weststreet, talcum, silk, wax printing, drawing fan, Xiuqiu (a small ball of love popular in Zhuang ethnic group), paintings and calligraphy, pottery with antique flavors
