Pearl River



The Pearl River is China's third longest river (2,200 km, after the Yangtze River and the Yellow River),
and second largest by volume (after the Yangtze). Located in the south, it flows into the South China Sea
between Hong Kong and Macau. Its lower reach forms the Pearl River Delta.

The Guangzhou section of the river is where Guangzhou's most scenic spots are located. Many famous
sights are clustered along the river and are the reasons for many people taking a trip to Guangzhou.

The Pearl River got its name from a huge rock island. When the thousand-meter long Pearl River cut

through Guangzhou City a large rock island in the centre of the river was scoured over. Over time this
became smooth and bright like a pearl, hence the rock being named "Sea Pearl Rock" and the river "Pearl River".

The river has a long history and nourishes the civilization of south China. In the evening, both banks are lit brightly joined occasionally by the bright
moon hanging in the sky. Full of passengers, pleasure boats for the Pearl River cruise travel from the west to the east elegantly on the river, like
playing happy melodies all together.

The evening cruise on the Pearl River is one of the tourist highlights in Guangzhou. The beauty of the Pearl River at night can be compared with
that of Hong Kong's Victoria Park. The cruise section from the White Goose Pool to Guangzhou Bridge is the highlight of the Pearl River cruise.
Scenery along this part is so fascinating, with jade-colored water, colored lights on shore.

During your cruise you can enjoy beautiful scenery with such romantic names as "Night Moon over the
Goose Pool", "Misty Rain over the Twin Bridge", "Red Heart of the Pearl River", "Autumn Moon over the
Pearl River", "Clear Waves on the Pearl River" and many more. To help you understand what you are
seeing there is a detailed introduction to the 30-odd historical and cultural sites given on board by
speakers, thus enabling you to sample a brief taste of the colorful local culture.