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Yangshuo - China
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We will be in Yangshuo for a day as part of a tour group. I read that the best way to see the countryside is via bike. That's great, but my wife and daughter do not cycle. I want to visit along the Jade Dragon River (Yulong He). Is there a way of doing it without cycling?
Hi,
Taking the cab to some place at the Yulong is a good idea.
I would recommend just hike 1 or 1.5 hours thorugh the small villages and then take one of the tiny advanturous bamboo floats to get back near yangshou. After that float tour you are close to Moon Hill which is the most famous one in the region. Do not miss to go there!
Have fun,
Stephan
Thanks for the great suggestions. Are the raft safe? I had heard that there was a fatality during one year when a person fell over. Supposedly, passengers on the rafts are now required to wear safety vests.
you can do it by yourself, you can hire a taxi or car from yangshuo along yulong river to jinlongzhai village, yuo only stop at this village as if you want to go ahead, it is a very narrow muddy road, the car can not go through the old drangon bridge, if you need more information you can email: jadeleo66@yahoo.com
Most of the roofs of the houses and shops along West Street and other areas in Yangshuo are tiled. They looked so typical of the olden days Chinese houses. Most of the tiles are of grey colour while some are of brick red.
When we were at East Street going towards the village of Mushan during our bicycle ride, we saw an entrance of a new hotel carpeted with the remnants of the burnt red fire crackers. At the entrance too, there was a red piece of cloth being hung on the top of the door. Congratulatory flower stands of bright colours were displayed at the main entrance.
For the Chinese, the colour red denotes luck, happiness and good fortune. Therefore, it is customary to see all things "red"
We walked along the Li River and found paths, that really were not touristy at all! It was so enjoyable to walk along the river, sit down here and there, watch people and the landscape - ah, how I wish I were there again!
By Train: HKG - Guangzhou (3 hours) then Guangzhou - Guilin (14 hours).
Price Y220.
By bus: HKG - Shenzhen (1.5 hour) then Shenzhen - Guilin / Yangshuo (10 hours). Price HKD250-280.
Tickets available at Shenzhen bus terminal, as well as China Travel Service in Hong Kong (www.chinatravel1.com/english/index.htm).
This small restaurant is just outside the crowded part of the center; it is mentioned in Lonely Planet, but they put it on the wrong part of the street. It is in the quite part, the other side of the main road. The first time we came the waiters were waiting: they slept with their heads on the table. Food was veru good and we went for a second time!
English/Chinese card, speak a few words English. Recommended by Nancy. Dumplings, but also the eel was very good. As was the duck and the fish. Some ingredients had to be bought and some things were not available. Food was not very spicy.
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