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About Two Rivers and Four Lakes · central-city water circuit
A boat trip makes the city’s sequence of bridges, planted banks and limestone hills easier to see as one connected setting. The Sun and Moon Pagodas form a conspicuous built landmark, while the lakeside greenery creates quieter stretches between the illuminated structures. Different tickets cover different waterways, so choose the actual route and boarding pier before planning the evening around it.
What to look for
- The Sun and Moon Pagodas stand beside the water as a paired skyline landmark.
- A succession of bridges and planted lake banks changes the view along the route.
Location & getting there
Getting to Two Rivers and Four Lakes · central-city water circuit
For a booked two-rivers-and-four-lakes cruise, the operator identifies Riyuewan wharf in front of the Lijiang Waterfall Hotel and Yuren wharf at Xiangshan Park Gate 3 on Binjiang Road. Your sailing may use either direction; confirm the exact boarding pier on the booking.
Combine your visit
Suggested order for the visit:
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Confirmed departure wharf
Join the sailing shown on the reservation.
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Shan and Rong lake section
Watch the pagodas, bridges and central lake banks.
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Gui and Mulong lake section
Compare the greener banks and northern hill setting if included in your route.
This is an editorial sequence of named spaces or places. It does not imply a verified walking connection or promise opening, ticket availability or a journey time.
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