Jun 6, 2010 - Foggy day in Guilin

STANDARD SIGHT SEEING The fog was even more extreme today but today is all we have left here so we stuck to our plans. We wrap up Guilin much as we would feel when we go to Banff town site. ... Like Banff, the views are great, but the tourist things suck lots of energy and time that takes away from the nature that you went for, leaving a somewhat hollow feeling.STANDARD SIGHT SEEING The fog was even more extreme today but today is all we have left here so we stuck to our plans. We wrap up Guilin much as we would feel when we go to Banff town site. ... Like Banff, the views are great, but the tourist things suck lots of energy and time that takes away from the nature that you went for, leaving a somewhat hollow feeling....

Jun 5, 2010 - Guilin China

China Visas: Prior to leaving Canada we had read many things about getting a Visa to China and they all seemed negative for people in our situation, that of applying for a visa in a third country. GUILIN Our first stop is Guilin. ... All of those standard Chinese paintings showing crazy steep mountains covered in trees…this is the place they were painted.China Visas: Prior to leaving Canada we had read many things about getting a Visa to China and they all seemed negative for people in our situation, that of applying for a visa in a third country. GUILIN Our first stop is Guilin. ... All of those standard Chinese paintings showing crazy steep mountains covered in trees…this is the place they were painted....

May 21, 2010 - Guilin

We have just left the Yangzi Explorer at Chongqing and have been picked up by our next guide Nancy Jiao who will take us to the airport for our trip to Guilin. ... Soon we are on our way to Guilin on the Li River. ... We arrive in Guilin and are met by our next guide Kenny Yang. ... He immediately takes us to Guilin, located on the Li River. ... Although Guilin has been proclaimed one of the most photogenic spots in the world, it is not what we expected. ...

May 14, 2010 - Kunming and Guilin

We slept in the next morning and had an afternoon flight to Guilin. ... Guilin is the furthest point south, and we were expecting heat. ... At one point the only ones on the top deck were us and a guy from Norway--I asked, as I figured he must be from north country! Too bad I don't like seafood, as there were guys fishing off these bamboo rafts and then pulling up to sell the catch to the cook on the boat! We ran the souvenir gauntlet in Yangshuo, but it was raining some by then, so we came back to Guilin on the bus and took a taxi back to the hotel, and I enjoyed walking around the local streets. ...

Apr 26, 2010 - Yangshou

26th April  So TODAY has actually been the best day so far.26th April  So TODAY has actually been the best day so far....

Apr 26, 2010 - Guilin, China

Hello from China!!! I made it!!! It was so strange travelling alone without my two trusty companions!!! Miss them both lots!!! It was a long journey but after two trains, a bus, 3 planes and a taxi i finally made it to Guilin China!!! It looks like a beautiful place. ... They invited us to join in their games and then to a pub later on where we met more interesting people! Unfortunately we aren't going to see them again as today we moved to a very small village called Fengyan (or something like that!) which is out in the country (about 3 hours away from Guilin city. ...

Apr 24, 2010 - Guilin

24th April sleeper train, yes yes yes I love sleepertrains.24th April sleeper train, yes yes yes I love sleepertrains....

Jan 10, 2010 - Guilin

in Guilin! Na lekker geslapen te hebben in de trein komen we om 0700 aan bij het hostel en krijgen een mooie kamer toegewezen. ... Rondom Guilin ligt het Karsten gebergte, bij het beklimmem van een berg (Elephant Hill) zien we de bergen rondom Guilin zichtbaar worden. ... Het laatste stuk hebben we hard moeten lopen: Op het nippertje halen we de laatste bus naar Guilin. ...

Dec 29, 2009 - Li River -- Guilin

Originated in Mountain Mao'er at Xin'an county northeast of Guilin, Li River winds its way southeast for about 437 km, passing through Guilin, Yangshuo, Pingle, Zhaoping and finally meets Xi River in Wulin. ... The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is the centerpiece of any trip to northeastern Guangxi Province. ... Guilin scenery is acclaimed as the "Best under Heaven" and the most beautiful scenes are found along the Li-River. ... com/china-guides/china-city-guides/guilin-guangxi/" TARGET="_BLANK">Guilin to Jump to full entry

Dec 15, 2009 - Team Goat's China Tour Summary

14 Days 20,000 miles (more or less).14 Days 20,000 miles (more or less)....

Dec 15, 2009 - Final Day in Hong Kong

Day 12 – Final Day in Hong Kong The early(er) to bed last night paid off for us as we completed our last day of instruction with Martha Sherpa on spicy dishes from Sichuan.Day 12 – Final Day in Hong Kong The early(er) to bed last night paid off for us as we completed our last day of instruction with Martha Sherpa on spicy dishes from Sichuan....

Dec 11, 2009 - Day 11 – “What happens in Hong Kong, ………!”

Day 11 – “What happens in Hong Kong, ………!” Combined post for last night out on the town and today’s cooking class.Day 11 – “What happens in Hong Kong, ………!” Combined post for last night out on the town and today’s cooking class....