What's in a Karst?

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September 20th 2008

Published: September 21st 2008

. The limestone hills of Guangxi are famous around the world. They have inspired artists and poets for centuries. They have made people who have never seen them wonder if the Chinese actually know how to paint hills. The Guangxi hills are one type of karst, hills formed after soluble rocks have dissolved and collapsed and left strange shapes behind. Chinese and overseas tourists pour into G... Read Full Entry

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Yangshuo

A traditional style house in the town.

Yangshuo

From yangshuo we cycled into the countryside (this is me) ...

Yangshuo

... and saw hills and rice hay stooks.

Zuo Jiang

The Zuo Jiang (Left River) has scenery which is almost as impressive as Guilin and Yangshuo ...

Zuo Jiang

... but much more relaxing.

Zuo Jiang

This is the boatman who took us up the Left River in his own private junk.

Zuo Jiang

One view of the 2000 year-old rock painting ...

Zuo Jiang

... and a second.

Zuo Jiang

This was our accommodation at the Butterfly Valley Resort ...

Zuo Jiang

... and this the swimming pool.

Zuo Jiang

This buffalo grazed beside the pook ...

Zuo Jiang

... while Graham discussed the cost of living with his herder ...

Zuo Jiang

... and these goats ambled by.

Zuo Jiang

This is the village beside the resort.

Zuo Jiang

Here is our cabin by night ...

Zuo Jiang

... and here the resort dogs.

21st September 2008

peta
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Wow, you really are incredible... what a journey
Fantastic pictures. I'm so envious, and only wish that I had asked you to take me with you on your amazing journey. I feel I must go on those boat trips, and Hal would want to row!!! On return, I'll have to get you to 'teach' me how you have managed travel and writing and photos and blogging! Amazing. Breathtaking.....

21st September 2008

Morag
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Cute puppies!
I'm talking about the final photo, obviously! :))

22nd September 2008

Dick & Debbie
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Finally, you're visiting somewhere I am familiar wit!
Finally... with your visit to Hong Kong, you are visiting a place where I have been many times. It's been many years (20 to be exact) but I have many very good memories from Hong Kong.

26th September 2008

Lady
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Such a magical place. I love the pictures of the rock paintings.

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