1986 Yangshuo – Karst Formations, Jiangsu Province

Photographed in 1986 in Yangshuo, this image captures the monumental karst formations that define the landscape of Guilin and southern China. These ancient limestone towers rise abruptly from the surrounding fields, creating a dramatic environment shaped by millions of years of geological transformation. At the time of the photograph, Yangshuo remained largely agricultural and quiet—decades before mass tourism reshaped the region. The scene documents the enduring relationship between rural life, natural landscape, and the environmental history of southern China.