Gorgeous karst peaks give you surprises at each bend of this limpid and serene river as you hike or raft under the blue sky. Water buffalo patrol the fields, peasants reap rice paddies, school kids and fisherman float by on bamboo rafts. With its breathtaking scenery and a taste of a life far removed from the concrete metropolis, the spectacular scenery along the Li River has become one of China's top tourist destinations.