August 12th, 2009 | by admin | published in eating & drinking, latest posts
One of the most famous dishes in Yangshuo is Beer Fish (pijiu yu 啤酒鱼) and mustn’t be missed if you are into sampling the local cuisine.
Braised in beer, tomato, peppers, garlic, ginger and oyster sauce the dish is delightfully fragrant with the fish usually ending up deliciously tender pieces of flesh that literally melt in [...]
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 8th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, other stuff
Word is that the all the staff in the Paradesa Hotel, Yangshuo are on strike and the hotel is closed at the moment. No indication of how long this will continue but will let you know if I hear any news.
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 [...]
August 2nd, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, things to do & see
Yangshuo is known for its wonderful scenery and abundant outdoor activities however there are a few lesser known cultural sights within easy distance of town.
The Wu and Wen temples in nearby Gongcheng are excellent examples.
Wen Temple
Wen Temple is also known as the Confucius Temple. Built in 1410 AD it is said to replicate the [...]
July 29th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, things to do & see
Public transport in Hong Kong is fantastic.
The efficient MTR subway system has never failed me, buses are cheap and easy to navigate and now I am also a confirmed fan of the tram.
Trams on Hong Kong island run along Des Veoux Road and only cost HK$2 (US 0.25c). It’s a flat fare and you [...]
July 23rd, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, places, things to do & see
Visiting the peak in Hong Kong is one of those “must do” activities.
It has been quite a few years since I ventured up the hill however the purchase of a new camera lens had me braving the crowds to capture my own little piece of stunning HK skyline.
Things have changed. A maze of [...]
July 18th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, on the road
A few years ago while sitting on a train I decided to calculate just how many hours I had spent on trains during my time as a tour leader here in China. Total time was 2,184 hours or the equivalent of 91 days. (Although to be fair I did include the two times I traveled [...]
July 15th, 2009 | by admin | published in eating & drinking, latest posts, other stuff
West Street is a tourist magnet.
Everyone who comes to Yangshuo visits at least once and travelers often hang out in the cafes and bars in and around West street. It is also the prime place for shopping in town for all tourists. The result of all this – people.
West Street is crowded in [...]
July 13th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, things to do & see
On the road that goes past my house I see packs of bike riders cruising by. Even more so on weekends and public holidays. It is a beautiful ride on a paved road that doesn’t get too much traffic – it is popular for good reason. However you will find that the packs start to [...]
