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Unusual Sights in Hungyao/Hung Yao Ancient Town, China 27 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
Hungyao Village was settled by two families, Huang and Yao; ergo the name Hungyao Village. It has a present day population of 3,100 people and 400 families. Our poor local guide kept trying to impart ...
Information About Hung Yao/Hungyao Ancient Town, China 26 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
It was an over two-hour, 200 kilometer/125 mile ride from Guilin to Hung Yao Old Town, built more than 900 years ago. Situated northeast of Zhaoping in the lower reaches of Li River and surrounded by ...
Unusual Food in Yangshuo’s Farmers Market, China 25 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
The title above refers to “unusual food” for westerners, and not Chinese or Asian people. Most westerners are taken into the local Yangshuo Farmers Market as part of their tour. Located directly acros...
Walking Around Fun and Lively West Street in Yangshuo: Day and Night 24 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
Yangshuo Town has a history of over 2000 years. Surrounded by Karst peaks and bordered by the Li River, this once small town has become a magnet for tourists of which the majority are Chinese citizens...
Review of The New Century Hotel, Yangshuo, China 23 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
New Century Hotel was next door to beautiful Yangshuo Park where we took our Tai Chai lesson, and an easy 10-minute walk to well-known West Street. New Century had a swimming pool, nice rooms and two ...
A Fun Day in Yangshuo: A Tai Chi Class and Chinese Painting 22 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
When my tour operator asked if we would be interested in a one-hour Chinese painting class, I answered, “Why not!” Brain cells could use extra stimulation and we walked over to a small shop, through t...
Entertaining and Fun Bamboo Rafting on The Yulong River, Yangshuo 21 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
I’m going out on a limb and say that every tourist who visits Yangshuo goes bamboo rafting on the Yulong River, a popular stretch of the Li River. Raft access begin at different locations along the Yu...
A Fun Morning in Yangshuo: Farming and Cooking Chinese Food 20 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
It was a speedy 1-1/2 hour drive from Guilin towards Yangshuo vis the highway and toll road, with a stop, 20 minutes before Yangshuo to visit with a local family. There is a total of 30 families in th...
A Dong Cultural Show and Villages around Chenyang, China 19 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
Because Ma’An Village is on the other side of Wind and Rain Bridge, it is the most visited Dong Village with restaurants, and small guesthouses. The Dong people also schedule a morning cultural perfor...
The Dong Wind and Rain Bridge in Chenyang, China 18 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
It was a 30-minute ride from Sanjiang to Chenyang where the famous Wind and Rain Bridge is located. This bridge is considered to be the most beautiful and best preserved bridge, as well as a UNESCO Wo...
