Lianzhou

Lianzhou is a county-level city in northern Guangdong Province, China, under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Qingyuan. It is known as the host city of the Lianzhou International Photography Festival and as a historic and cultural landmark of Guangdong Province. Lianzhou became part of the Changsha Commandery during the Qin dynasty. During the Han dynasty, which began in 206 BC, the Yangxian prefecture consisted of three cities: Lianzhou, Liannan, and Lianshan. Emperor Kaihuang later put Lianzhou in the Ben prefecture during the Sui dynasty (581–618 AD). It is situated on the Lian River and the Little Bei River, southeast of Yangshan County, southwest of Liannan County, and north of Linwu County.

Lianzhou Underground River hides amid a giant Karst cave consisting of three layers. The upper two layers can be reached by foot, while the lowest layer is only accessible by boat. Filled with stalagmites and stalactites, this cave has lured adventurers and poets since ancient time. Along these grotesque limestone formations, one can perceive dozens of inscriptions. Meandering for over 1500 meters and passing three gorges along its way, Lianzhou Underground River promises strong visual impact