The Yingyang River in Wuzhou

　　　             The Spring Tides of the Ying River is one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Wuzhou. It occurs where the clear waters of the Gui River merge with the muddy flow of the West River (the upper reaches of the Xijiang), creating a striking contrast—one muddy and one clear, one fast and one slow—clearly divided. Commonly known as the Yingyang River, it was once praised by the great Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo as “a pair of matchless, exquisite waters.”
　　The scenery of the Yingyang River is breathtaking. Looking out, you can see the vast and rushing waters of the West River, alongside the emerald-green, shimmering surface of the Gui River. At their meeting point, the two rivers flow together like a pair of playful mandarin ducks, embracing and lingering, inseparable. Legend has it that the great Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo, who was pardoned and traveling through Wuzhou, arrived during the Mid-Autumn Festival. While boating on the Yingyang River and gazing at the mingling clear and muddy waters, he was filled with emotion and composed a poem: “I love the clear currents, paddling again and again; the matchless, exquisite waters of the mandarin ducks.” The name “Yingyang River” thus spread among the people. The “Spring Tides of the Ying River” was ranked first among the Eight Scenic Spots of Wuzhou. Visitors to Wuzhou who see this sight are always left amazed and full of praise.       In late 1984, Wuzhou City developed a scenic area called “Spring Tides of the Ying River” at Sanjiaozui on the west bank. Simple and elegant pavilions, along with winding and undulating riverside corridors, attract many visitors who lean on the rails, gaze at the surging river flowing eastward, admire the marvelous sight of the mingling clear and muddy waters, and view the ancient Yunsheng Pagoda on the volcanic hill to the south. In June 2000, the Yingyang River Bridge was built at the confluence, providing even greater convenience for tourists.

　　   Wuzhou City, Guangxi