Tag Archives: Guangxi
72 Hours in Guilin (Part One) Posted by sasha on Nov 14, 2017
More and more Chinese cities are welcoming tourists for short visa-free visits. In addition to Beijing, Kunming, and Chengdu, the beautiful city of Guilin (桂林 – guì lín) also allows you to visit for three days without the hassle and expense of getting a visa. Famed for its karst mountain peaks along the Li River…
Best Places to Visit in China in the Summer Posted by sasha on Jul 19, 2017
Summer is here, and it’s a great time to travel in China. Sure, it’s a busy time of year, but that’s always the case in the world’s most populous country. In my 5+ years of living in China, I ended up doing most of my traveling during the summer months. Here are a few of…
Chillin’ in Guilin Posted by sasha on May 21, 2015
After cycling, cruising up the Li River, and exploring in Yangshuo, followed by hiking in the Longji rice terraces, it’s time to chill in Guilin to wind down a trip in China’s Guangxi region. Munch on rice noodles, stroll in the park, and check out the night market. 桂林 – guì lín Guilin 桂林米粉 –…
Longji Rice Terraces Video Tour Posted by sasha on May 18, 2015
Take a video tour of the majestic Longji rice terraces in the Guangxi region of China. With a name meaning “dragon’s backbone,” this is one of the most stunning landscapes in the entire country. cable car (缆车 – lǎn chē) Zhuang people (壮族 – zhuàng zú) Longji Rice Terraces (龙脊梯田 – lóng jí tī tián)…
Longji Rice Terraces (龙脊梯田) Posted by sasha on May 14, 2015
A few hours by bus from Guilin (桂林 – guì lín), you’ll find one of the most scenic areas in all of China – the Longji Rice Terraces (龙脊梯田 – lóng jí tī tián). With a name meaning “Dragon’s Backbone,” the layered rice paddies are said to resemble a dragon’s scales when they are full of…
Yangshuo Photo Essay Posted by sasha on Mar 30, 2015
While I recently penned a blog post entitled “10 Reasons Why Yangshuo is Still Awesome” – which should have been enough to convince you that this scenic town in the autonomous region of Guangxi is still worth visiting – it’s true that a picture is worth a thousand words. For those who agree that seeing…
Li River Cruise and Motorbike Trip in Yangshuo Posted by sasha on Mar 26, 2015
The best part about visiting Yangshuo is getting out of town and taking in the area’s stunning landscapes – the karst mountain peaks and majestic Li River. Spend the morning cruising up the river in a bamboo raft to see the scenery so famous it’s on the back of the 20 RMB note. Then rent a…