October 1st, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, other stuff
The build-up to the National Day Holiday this year has all been a little feverish with rumors abounding that many hotels have been fully booked weeks in advance, making for the busiest week ever!
Of course, the town does get very busy however accommodation capacity in Yangshuo is pretty huge these days with an abundance of [...]
August 24th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, on the road
I have been a fan of the discount airlines in Asia for a few years now.
Air Asia, who started flying into Guilin from Kuala Lumpur last year, frequently has great deals on offer for those who can plan ahead. The secret for making the experience as enjoyable as possible is to remember the bargain [...]
August 18th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, other stuff
The Guilin region is very well known for an abundance of Osmanthus. The city also derives its name from these evergreen trees. (guilin = osmanthus forest)
Renowned for its many health benefits, the sweetly scented flowers feature in a range of specialty products such as Osmanthus wine, Osmanthus tea, Osmanthus candies and Osmanthus essential oil.
It also [...]
August 16th, 2009 | by admin | published in eating & drinking, latest posts
One of my lasting memories of the journey between Guilin and Yangshuo were the villages that seem to specialize in just one thing. There is the village that makes cane/bamboo furniture, with chairs being the most popular item on display. Then there was what I called “pomelo town”, clusters of pomelo pyramids neatly arranged at [...]
August 14th, 2009 | by admin | published in eating & drinking, latest posts
The abundance of waterways in the local area results in a good supply of snails which have long been a food source in the Yangshuo region. The fleshy insides of the snails are scooped out, mixed with pork, chilli and green vegetables, then stuffed back inside the shell before being cooked. Boiled, stir fried or [...]
August 10th, 2009 | by admin | published in eating & drinking, latest posts
A very popular local dish, “Mifen (米粉)” means rice noodles.
The noodles are quickly boiled and served with a few slivers of cooked pork either with or without soup/stock depending on the restaurant. Various condiments and a basic “soup” or stock can be added according to your own taste. Condiments usually include fried peanuts or soya [...]
August 4th, 2009 | by admin | published in eating & drinking, latest posts
After spending a bit of time in Yangshuo you might notice that although there are many places to eat, often the dishes end up being quite similar.
One of my personal favorites is Pure Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant, next door to Magnolia Hotel in Diecui Road, Yangshuo.
Their menu is full of highlights with many dishes that are [...]
June 30th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, on the road
The biggest development in traveling to Yangshuo since the introduction of the express bus years ago, in my opinion, is the opening of the expressway which has reduced travel time from Guilin airport to Yangshuo to just 50 minutes.
The best way for you will be ruled by cash and/or time but your basic choices are: [...]
June 28th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, on the road
This is easy! Every guidebook and online forum seems to touch on this subject. Quite commonly I see that the time for the journey is underestimated – you are very lucky to do the trip in one hour these days. Most buses will take between 70 and 120 minutes.
Local Bus or Express Bus?
Local buses depart [...]
May 27th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, places, things to do & see
Number 3: Hike (or Boat) from Yangdi to Xingping along the Li River
The most spectacular and well known section of Li River lies between Yangdi and Xingping. (So famous that part has been immortalized on the 20 yuan note.)
A great way to experience this particular section of scenery is to take the easy, but long, [...]
