Hidden Gansu...The God of Fire & Immortal Cliffs Grottoes

Asia » China » Gansu » TianShui
May 18th 2017

Published: May 18th 2017

Travels with my Xiong di...Hidden Gansu...The God of Fire & Immortal Cliffs Grottoes. We met a grizzled old man by the road past Maiji Shan who raised a wizened finger and pointed..."that way." "The immortal shows the way with lamps" we had heard. He had no lamps that we could see...but a smell of paraffin and coal dust...closest thing to an immortal in these parts we thought. So that way we w... Read Full Entry

Photos are below

Photos: 84, Displayed: 21

18th May 2017

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

China
China is next on my list, whether this year or next. Great to see you on the road again! This hidden site looks worth a visit

18th May 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

China
Nice to hear from you Alan. As you can see from my China blogs, China is...how can I put it...so crammed full of treasures that your senses will be excited you have made the choice to discover the delights.

18th May 2017

Travelphilosophy
Marco

Lose yourself
This is what I love to do when travelling: losing yourself and discover hidden places such as this one. WOW....Truly amazing Dave!!

19th May 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Lose yourself
Way to go Marcos. Amazing places only needing us to discover them...gotta love it!

20th May 2017

gangopa
tab gangopadhyay

The Kitchen God
The story of the Kitchen God was so touchy. It is turning out to be a wonderful experience to read all about the old treasures of China, Dave.....Carry on, please

20th May 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

The Kitchen God
China is not a tour for me, Tab. It is a land of hospitable people, a culture,that is so old it exudes from the rocks...glad you are enjoying the ride.

20th May 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

An amazing country
We have not been and until we began reading your blogs we had limited interest. Never mess with a kitchen god! Always eager to read these adventures.

20th May 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

An amazing country
China is a real eye opener MJ. 5,000 years of civilisation and a country of similar size to your USA...so so much to see.

21st May 2017

Crannster
Theresa and Dave

Off beat China
This is great stuff. I've never heard of these places that you have so poetically brought to life. I too like the Kitchen God and the Jade Emperor. Dave

22nd May 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Off beat China
Thanks for commenting Dave. China has so much to offer but as with all places it is how you embrace it that defines the experience. Like you I like remote...off the track...out of the way...where treasures await the finding not needing to advertise their presence.

30th May 2017

Jo Trouble
Jo McCarthy

Only two brothers
How lucky were you to be able to wander around somewhere like that with only your brother for company?!! Mind you, when you make the effort to get to these out of the way places, you reap what you sow. Another hidden gem revealed.

30th May 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Only two brothers
Hi Jo. I cannot adequately express my appreciation to Robin. Maiji Shan was only the beginning. The adventure continues.

Tot: 0.077s; Tpl: 0.013s; cc: 22; qc: 26; dbt: 0.0395s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.1mb

Do not copy images or text from this page without requesting and receiving permission. All rights are reserved by the author and photographer.

Contact David Hooper (Dancing Dave) - a lack of a response does not mean that you have permission to use material from this page.

Hidden Gansu...The God of Fire & Immortal Cliffs Grottoes

Copyright Notice: All Rights Reserved