Xilongzhou

　　   The island is covered with lush grass, rugged rocks, and dotted with pavilions and towers, where green trees complement the river waters. Beneath the island, splashing currents create waves that sparkle like silver beads and foam like snowflakes, while boats shuttle to and fro. In the distance, rolling hills stand majestically, and Wuzhou’s mountainous cityscape is embraced by water on all sides, presenting a classic southern Chinese panorama that is a feast for the eyes.

　　   Every year during the transition from spring to summer, when floods rage and turbulent waves surge, this island stands firmly like a lone sentinel in the middle of the river. Legend has it that in ancient times, an immortal placed a cage beneath Xilongzhou containing a pair of precious ducks. With the magical ducks carrying the island, no matter how severe the flooding, it has never been submerged. Hence, Xilongzhou is also known as “Floating Isle.”