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Xianggong Hill Blue Hour, Connan 5D IV, 14mm F1.8
- Basic Overview: The Li River, part of the Pearl River system, is the upper reach of the Gui River.
It originates from Mao'er Mountain in Xing'an County, Guilin, Guangxi, with a total length of 214 kilometers. The 83-kilometer stretch from Guilin to Yangshuo forms the most picturesque and iconic section.
Xianggong Hill Sunrise, Connan 5D IV, 70-300mm F4-5.6
- Origin of the Name: This area is a global exemplar of karst peak forests, renowned for its four distinctive features: verdant hills, crystal-clear waters, mystical caves, and exquisite stones.
**Natural Landscapes**
- Karst Landform: Photography Scenic spots such as the Reflection of Yellow Cloth Shoal, Langshi village sunrise, Xialong Sunrise with cormorant fishing, Xingping Ancient Town, Xingping Sunset with cormorant fishing, the bamboo raft rides on the Li River, and the sunrise at Xianggong Mountain weave together a flowing ink-wash scroll, with the landscape also featured on the new 20-yuan banknote.
Xianggong Hill Blue Hour, Connan 5D IV, 14mm F1.8
- First Bend of the Li River: For millennia, the famous poet: "The river resembles a green silk ribbon, the hills are like jade hairpins," has been celebrated through the ages.
Xianggong Hill Blue Hour, Connan 5D IV, 14mm F1.8
- Meteorological Landscapes: The ever-changing light and shadow, spectacular rolling clouds, magnificent sunrises, and colorful rosy clouds here attract countless photographers and photography enthusiasts.
Xianggong Hill Sunrise, Connan 5D IV, 70-300mm F4-5.6
- Viewing Platforms: This region lies at the heart of the South China Karst UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, is a National 5A-level scenic area, and stands as an iconic symbol of Eastern landscape aesthetics.
With its morning mists veiling the river, fishing lights shimmering at night, bamboo rafts drifting along, and idyllic countryside views, the Li River has become a sacred landscape destination for countless photographers.
Xianggong Hill Blue Hour, Connan 5D IV, 14mm F1.8
Camera: Wide-angle (16–35mm) for landscapes; telephoto (70–200mm) for layered peaks。
Phone tips:Use telephoto mode, manually reduce exposure.
Accessories: Tripod (windproof), gloves (cold railings).
Settings:
Aperture: f/8–f/11, ISO 100–400, adjust shutter speed as light increases.
Techniques: Bracketing for dynamic range, timelapse for moving clouds.