Tag Archives: Zhuang people
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…
Stunning Scenery and Wild Nightlife in Yangshuo Posted by sasha on Mar 19, 2015
Join us on a video tour of one of the most scenic spots in China – Yangshuo, a town in the autonomous region of Guangxi. Famous for its karst mountains and the Li River, Yangshuo is a great place to visit. Cycle or get a motorbike to explore the stunning countryside, catch an impressive cultural…
Better Know an… Autonomous Region (Guangxi) Posted by sasha on Oct 15, 2013
Our long, strange trip around the Middle Kingdom continues, as we visit all of the provinces, municipalities, SARs, and autonomous regions that make up this massive country. Last time, we reviewed all of our progress so far and explored the fascinating land of Inner Mongolia. Today, we’re heading back down south to check out Guangxi…
Yangshuo (阳朔) – Part One – Impression Liu San Jie (印象刘三姐) Posted by sasha on Sep 29, 2011
Located in Southern China’s Guanxi Province (广西省), Yangshuo is a beautiful town that attracts millions of tourists every year. Despite this huge tourism boom, Yangshuo remains a picturesque place, with amazing scenery provided by the Li River and limestone mountains. Every night, an incredible performance of song and lights takes place on the river, called…