Crystal Stillness — The Jelly-Clear Waters of Xing’an

The “jelly-clear water” of Xing’an, Guilin, looks as if time itself has filtered it clean. Reflections lie perfectly still, like a painting suspended above the riverbed. Layers of pale blue and jade shimmer in the sunlight, while water plants sway gently and even the smallest stone patterns appear vividly close. Stepping into this quiet place, even the wind turns transparent, urging you to hold your breath so as not to disturb its purity. These waters mirror not only the mountains—but also the calmest, softest corners of the heart.