Lingqu Canal (Xing'an)
Commissioned by Emperor Qin Shi Huang in 214 BC, one of the world's oldest canals, linking the Yangtze and Pearl River systems, hailed as a "pearl of ancient world water-conservancy engineering"
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-17:30
- Ticket
- CNY 45
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Commissioned by Emperor Qin Shi Huang in 214 BC, one of the world's oldest canals, linking the Yangtze and Pearl River systems, hailed as a "pearl of ancient world water-conservancy engineering". Its 36 doumen (steep gates) are the world's earliest forerunner of the canal lock; the Qin Culture Square and Huazui water-diversion site recreate hydraulic wisdom from 2,000 years ago. Nearby Mao'er Mountain (South China's highest peak at 2,141.5 m, source of the Li River, approx. CNY 90) can be added as a second day.
Getting there: Self-drive from Guilin (approx. 1 h) / shuttle bus from Xing'an
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