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We were amazed at the scarcity of animals (even insects!) in China. Everybody jokes that all moving creatures have been eaten by the Chinese.
Once, when walking across one of numerous Guilin parks, we saw these beautiful birds - tied to their perch!
Written Feb 23, 2005
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Unfortunately, with the huge influx of tourists, commercialism has brought on many forms of activities geared towards money-making. For a small sum, one could bring home a personal photo with any of these ladies or even a photo of the stalagmite caves (of course, the lights will only be on for those who paid to take a pix)!
Updated Jun 29, 2004
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Friendly English students approach you on the street and offer to guide you around Guilin so they can practice their language skills. Or so they say... After a few hours you might start wondering how long this student is going to stick around for. The only way to get out of it is to ask (tell) them to leave or they will want you to take them for dinner. And guess who's got to pay for it?
Unique Suggestions: Make sure you agree to let them stay around for an hour only. A friend who didn't want to be bothered told the student he was German. Unfortunately the student was fluent in German, too!
Updated Jun 25, 2003
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The tour guides in China can be tricky. They lead you to places that targets tourists. Then they overcharge you.
Unique Suggestions: Walk around the shops that the tour guides lead you to. But, DO NOT BUY ANYTHING!
Fun Alternatives: Often you can find cheaper alternatives on the street. The guides always tell you that only his or her goods are authentic. Don't believe them. China is not as backward as most people think.
Written Sep 6, 2002
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Anywhere the tour guide takes you will probably be a tourist trap because there are ALWAYS vendors everywhere, trying to make a buck or two off of you. Actually, I wonder how much these vendors make because generally we tourists pay signifcantly more than what they paid for the items... hmmm.
Written Aug 26, 2002
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