December 19th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, things to do & see
I have just been out for a ride on what I hope becomes the latest trend or activity to hit Yangshuo.
The Segway is a green, eco friendly people transporter that is quite novel to ride and perfect for a visitor to get a great intro to the delights of Yangshuo and surrounds.
After I managed to [...]
November 20th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, other stuff
2010 “China in B&W” Calendar – Images by Jillian Mitchell
China offers an extremely diverse range of beautiful scenery and traditional culture that make for a truly exotic destination.
These are the images I have selected for my 2010 Calendar – China in Black & White.
A3 in size and printed on 200gsm high quality satin art paper [...]
November 10th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, on the road, things to do & see
This time of year in Yangshuo is usually a fantastic mixture of warm, dry days that are perfect for cycling. So I decided to head off for a few days on a cycling research trip with one of the Directors over at Bike Asia . For the most part the route we followed was one of [...]
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 6th, 2009 | by admin | published in eating & drinking, latest posts
There is certainly no shortage of bars in Yangshuo. What has been missing though is a relaxed bar that takes advantage of the sheer natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Superbly situated with fantastic views, the River Bar has certainly filled this void.
Indulge in a delicious fresh fruit cocktail as you drift off into the [...]
July 5th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, other stuff
The difference a day makes.
Looks as though the second surge of water I mentioned in my last post was either very small or didn’t happen. Water levels have now receded by a couple of metres.
Boats are also back on the river with a whole flotilla of vessels, who were moored along the shoreline in town [...]
July 4th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, other stuff
Heavy rainfall in the area necessitated the release of water last night from reservoirs upstream in the Li River. The surge in water has caused very minor flooding in the low lying areas of town, however for most it is business as usual. Those who were affected seem to have been very well prepared. We [...]
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, [...]
