The Gudong Falls are located at the buttom of Mount Butterfly in Gudong Village of Dayu Town in Guangxi Province just across the Lijiang Waishi Wharf. It is 25 kilometers from Guilin, and 8 kilometers from the Lawn Tourist Road. The underground springs are 180 meters higher than the Lijiang River and gush out to form incredible waterfalls. It is the only multi-level waterfall group formed by underground springs in China. The Gudong falls consist of 13 sequent falls with a total drop of 90 meters and an average width of 20 meters. Each of the falls has specific features of its own. Some have rocks jutted out of the water in the shape of tumbling mandarin ducks. Some flow so rapidly that they remind people of a dragon blowing water out of its mouth. Others flow down from so high above that the water splashes into beautiful spray when reaching the pool. The water is clear and sweet; it contains only 0.1 gram of sand per cubic meter. The falls are surrounded by towering trees, making it a very tranquil and secluded place.
Apart from the Gudong Falls, there is a large forest on Mount Butterfly. The forest coverage rate reaches an amazing 96%. It is mainly a tropical and subtropical rain forest and covers an area of 200 hectares including 133 hectares of primeval woods. Maples and pines predominate the forest. Also, there are various kinds of wildlife in it, making it a natural zoo. Tourists can enjoy fresh air and listen to beautiful bird songs in the Gudong Forest. It is advisable to visit the falls in autumn because the maple tree leaves will turn red during that period, and the scenery is absolutely breathtaking.
Because of its natural beauty, Municipal Education Committee of Guangxi Province decided to make the Gudong Falls an environmental education base. There are ecological models built in the resort showing tourists the relationship between the earth, wildlife, and human beings. Not only can you enjoy the fascinating fall scenes, but also acquire beneficial information on environmental protection.
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