KARSTS OF YANGSHUO
The provinces of Guizhou and Guangxi in China's south west possess spectacular landscapes of weathered limestone mountain formations called Karsts. The limestone has been created from fossilized prehistoric sea floor sediments brought to the surface by geological upheavals. The exposed alkaline limestone is then eroded by naturally occurring acidic rain. Huge conical hills, tall elegant pinnacles,and closely packed 'stone forests', poking some metres skywards, are awesome.
The town of Yangshuo nestles alongside the River Li
with a backdrop of Karst formations.
The provinces of Guizhou and Guangxi in China's south west possess spectacular landscapes of weathered limestone mountain formations called Karsts. The limestone has been created from fossilized prehistoric sea floor sediments brought to the surface by geological upheavals. The exposed alkaline limestone is then eroded by naturally occurring acidic rain. Huge conical hills, tall elegant pinnacles,and closely packed 'stone forests', poking some metres skywards, are awesome.
The town of Yangshuo nestles alongside the River Li
with a backdrop of Karst formations.
Karsts are so imposing above Yangshuo.
A bridge across a stream that glides towards the River Li.
Some Karsts tilt at various angles.
A Karst shows its limestone foundation in the River Li.
Above surface water, draining from the Karst sink-holes,
now enters the River Li.
Fissures in the limestone of a Karst.
The cave-ridden Limestone reaches into the Li River.
Water craft flow along the Karst river valleys.
Sunset through the Karsts.
Farming the terraces of the Karsts.
Karsts slide down into a valley.
The Karsts just retreat beyond the valley
in ever increasing numbers.
Three imposing Karst Sisters.
A Peak-forest Karst rises vertically like a tree 30 to 80 metres
above the surrounding flood plans.
Karst reflections in the paddy fields.
Rice paddies along the River flats are "protected"
by the backdrop of Karsts.
A Karst not yet eroded to the level of the farmed flats.
Myriads of Karsts disappear into the misty interior.
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