Ling Canal (Xing'an County)

The Ling Canal (Ling Qu) in Xing'an County, has an interesting and ancient history. Construction of the canal was begun by the first Emperor of China with the aim of supplying his troops and uniting the empire. The canal is a masterpiece of China's ancient irrigation methods and is one of the oldest canals in the world. The area makes for a nice day trip if you like hiking or visiting ancient Chinese ruins.

How to get there: The market town of Xing'an, the seat of Xing'an County, is about 70 kilometers north of Guilin and reachable by a two hour bus that departs from the long distance bus station daily at 11:30 am. Xing'an can also be reached by train from Guilin as well as by minibuses that leave from the Guilin Railway Station.