September 3rd, 2011 | by admin | published in remembering...
An ancient town with a history of some 2000 years sitting at the entrance of the stunning Qutang Gorge on the northern banks of the Yangzte River, China, Fengjie was one of the first to be destroyed to make way for the Three Gorges Dam project.
This series of images was taken in July 2002 mere [...]
June 16th, 2010 | by admin | published in latest posts, things to do & see
One of the more popular theories on the origins of the Dragon Boat festival is as remembrance of the search for the suicidal ancient scholar Qu Yuan. Accused of treason this popular poet drowned himself after being banished. Local residents are said to have raced around the waters try to rescue him or retrieve his [...]
November 29th, 2009 | by admin | published in featured, latest posts, places, things to do & see
The magnificent Detian Falls located on the China/Vietnam border shines with vivid, jewel like colour and is definitely worth a visit.
So much more attractive than just your standard trickle of water running over a cliff, Detian is some 200 metres wide and has three tiers of water rushing over its various edges. [...]
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 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 [...]
June 24th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, other stuff
We had seen a lot of rain in the preceding days so the same must have been true in nearby South West Hunan. Driving along the QuShui River we came across a couple of trucks sitting on their sides in the middle of the river. Even stranger was the guy sitting on the waters edge [...]
June 16th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, places, things to do & see
As you wind your way along the banks of the Duliu River, between Congjiang and Rongjiang in South Eastern Guizhou, you get great views and a tiny glimpse into local river life. Villages located on the opposite bank often don’t have road access so it is not unusual to see passengers being ferried across in [...]
June 7th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, places, things to do & see
Gorgeous Greens
Rain over the past few months has blessed the countryside with a magnificent array of greens, each variation fresh, vivid and lush. As I mentioned last week one of the best ways to experience the magical scenery is to take a bike ride. Over the past couple of months I have been trying to [...]
May 26th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, places, things to do & see
Number 4: Bamboo raft on the Dragon River
Sit back and relax on a bamboo raft whilst ambling down the Dragon River.
A totally different experience to cruising on the Li River, you are still surrounded by the magnificent scenery however the Dragon is smaller and quieter. The karsts on one side of the river are [...]
