Seven Small Arches (Xiaoqikong)
Lying in Libo County in southern Guizhou Province, Seven Small Arches (Xiaoqikong) covers an area of some 10 square kilometers. The scenic area belongs to the Karst topography with peculiar landforms, magnificent peaks and is crisscross with crystal-clear springs and streams. A small seven-arched bridge spans the river, hence the name of the scenic area. It's fantastic primeval scenery formed by virgin forests, limestone caves, twin lakes etc.
The Twin Lakes embraced by lush forests measure about 13 hectares. The rippling blue lakes are as deep as 37 meters, with the water temperature of approximate 15℃. Mandarin ducks are merrily swimming in pairs upon the lakes. The one kilometer long Gurgling River is endowed with 68 water drops or waterfalls with a total drop in elevation of 40 meters. The fishermen fishing in the River always reap bumper hauls. Among the numerous stalactite caves, Tianzhong Cave stands out prominently with its particular exotic scenery.
