Blogs from Guilin, Guangxi, China, Asia - page 9

Mention you’re going to Guilin to any Chinese person and you’ll certainly receive longing looks of jealousy. It’s easy to see why. The sheer sided karst peaks that surround the city, the osmanthus trees that line the streets, and the tranquil Li River. Or perhaps the strong smell of fresh diced chilis and garlic that fill the air. For many, Guilin is a dream destination. I was fortunate to spend 3 days in Guilin. (Oh, and BTW I got my luggage back!) The early half of my trip was spent orienting myself to the city and the locations of its many scenic attractions. I strolled through the enormous 137-hectare Seven Stars Park and climbed one of the seven karst peaks that give the area its name. I walked north along the east side of the Li ... read more

2013 is coming, that means a short holiday is approaching too. But for us, a college student, we have already been on our winter vacation. A long winter holiday, more than two month, is the best moment during my college life. So, I have prepared for my Taiwan tour for a month! The region of Taiwan, Northern Taiwan (Hsinchu, Hsinchu County, Keelung, New Taipei, Taipei, Taoyuan County, Yangmingshan National Park) the capital city, main airport and technology hub of the island Central Taiwan (Changhua County, Miaoli County, Nantou County, Sun Moon Lake and Taichung) scenic mountains and lakes and major national parks Eastern Taiwan (Yilan County, Hualien County, Taitung County, Taroko Gorge, Hualien, Taitung) Hualien and Taitung are cut off from the rest of the island by the central mountains; this is a region of great ... read more

It was a very memorable tour to Yangshuo. At night, I could feel another Yangshuo for its local night life, the songs flying out of the pub, the music spreading from a coffee house and the gentle light on the street. I very enjoyed them when I spent a night at Yangshuo. I didn't want to sleep but to stay awake until the sunrise. This time, I think I could tell Why Yangshuo can be called the Global Village. The next day, it was just kidding me! The weather was so bad! I think that it was more cloudy than London! You could not see it even it was just 16feet away from you! Oh, God!... read more

Why do I want to say something about the terrace, is because their stunning views in each seasons! Longji Rice Terrace, Guilin, Guangxi, China. The terraced fields are built along the slope winding from the riverside up to the mountain top, the highest part being 880m in elevation while the lowest part is 380m. Longji (Dragon's Backbone) Terraced Rice Fields received their name because the rice terraces resemble a dragon's scales, while the summit of the mountain range looks like the backbone of the dragon. Yuanyang Rice Terrace, Yuanyang, Yunnan, China. Yuanyang Rice Terrace is located in Honghe Prefecture, along the Red River. It is well known for its spectacular rice-paddy terracing. Despite the overwhelming scenic beauty of its landscape and colourful local minorities, mass tourism hasn't developed in this region, mainly due to its remote ... read more

Fresh from a few restful days in Xiamen, we boarded our flight to Guilin in the hope of returning to a more travelled path. The town of Guilin, with a population of 5 million, is a 'small' city according to the locals. It has a very unique terrain with Karst limestone rock formations springing out of the ground at random. This makes the surrounding area beautiful to gaze upon as the bus rattles by. We had booked a river cruise at the airport that picked us up from our hostel 'This Old Place' via shuttle bus for the cool price of 400rmb (40 quid) for the following day so had one evening of strolling around Guilin before heading out. The same trip was being sold by the hostel for 580rmb so we were definitely right to ... read more