The Lingqu, which is more than 2,000 years old, connects the Xiang and Li rivers, linking the Yangtze and Pearl River systems. In Xing An, the canal, the landscape along the Qingshui River, and a memorial site on the Xiangjiang offer different themes to consider when planning your trip. You can choose what to explore based on the aspect that interests you most.

The Lingqu: a canal with far-reaching connections

The Lingqu is 37.4 kilometers long. Its southern channel runs through Dongcun in San Gui Village, Xing'an Town. This places the location specifically at the southern channel; the length given refers to the Lingqu as a whole. Its connection between the Xiang and Li rivers also has a broader significance: it links the Yangtze and Pearl River systems. The Lingqu is therefore both part of the local landscape and a waterworks with a far-reaching hydrological connection. If you are interested in Xing An, the canal offers a clear way to learn about its history and geographic function.

Two areas in the Lingqu Scenic Area

The Lingqu Scenic Area comprises the historical cultural preservation area at the canal head and the Qin City Water Street cruise and recreation area. These two areas offer different focuses: the historical site at the canal head, and the water and recreation area along Qin City Water Street. The scenic area is rated a national 4A tourist attraction and is designated a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. This division helps you see the Lingqu not just as a single attraction, but as a scenic area with both a historical section and an area focused on water and recreation.

Qinwen Liushang is a useful landmark for finding your way around Xing'an Water Street: it is the entrance to Water Street. This adds a specific point of reference to the description of the Lingqu area. If you are exploring Water Street, you can associate this name with a particular entrance to the street.

Another historical focus

The Xiangjiang Breakthrough Red Army Long March Martyrs Memorial Park is rated a 4A tourist attraction. It offers a distinct historical focus from the story of canal construction and river connections: here, the focus is remembering the breakthrough at the Xiangjiang. This means that, in addition to the history of the Lingqu, Xing An offers a clearly defined theme of remembrance.

Landscape along the Qingshui River

The Qingshui River runs through the Daoguan, Shanjiao, and San Gui areas of Xing'an Town. It has scenic and exploration value, offering a different perspective on the area from the historic Lingqu. The Lingqu is notable for its age, its connection between river systems, and the layout of its scenic area; the Qingshui is notable for its landscape and exploration value. The three named areas provide a specific local context for the river.

These different themes can help you consider Xing An in light of your interests: the Lingqu combines canal history and water engineering, the memorial park on the Xiangjiang offers a historical focus, and the Qingshui River is about landscape and exploration. You can weigh these themes individually as you plan your trip, without combining them into a set itinerary.

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