The area where Lijiang River flows is a geological karst development area, with few sediments, warm and humid climate and dense plants. This river should be clear. However, many rivers flowing through the same natural conditions can no longer see clear water and clear waves, because the water in these rivers has been polluted and the trees in the water source have been destroyed, making the clear rivers become rolling turbid.
Why is the water in Lijiang still so clear? Because Guilin always puts environmental protection in the first place while developing its economy. Lijiang River belongs not only to Guilin, but also to China and the whole world. It destroys this unique natural scenery and will become a sinner of history.
Guilin regards whether it is conducive to environmental protection as an important indicator for approving urban development planning. There are no more pollution projects in the scenic area, and all the factories and workshops with serious pollution have stopped production or changed production. A large number of industrial wastewater treatment facilities have been built, basically eliminating the pollution of heavy metals and toxic substances on the Lijiang River; Domestic sewage is discharged after being treated by sewage treatment plant to meet the standard of surface water.
In order to protect the water quality of the Lijiang River, Guilin has also built a water source protection zone, implemented greening projects on both sides of the Lijiang River, and prohibited the excavation of sand and gravel in the Lijiang River.
It is precisely because of the emphasis on environmental protection and the coordinated development of economy and environment that the Lijiang River remains clear.