Photo Wednesday #4: Timeworn but charming Xingping
After a scenic ride through the Li River in Guilin, we arrived at a small empty town. Walking in the streets was akin to a journey to the past – the weathered brick houses look like they haven’t been touched since they were built. There was no hustle and bustle, just a peaceful place that...
Beguiling Guilin – Day 4
We barely had a day in the city area, so we definitely could not miss the symbol of Guilin city, Elephant Trunk Hill (象鼻山), before leaving. Fortunately, the Elephant Trunk Hill is only a stone’s throw away from our hotel. Despite waking up early, the city area is already bustling with vehicles, small markets along...
Beguiling Guilin – Day 3
After a hot bowl of Guilin Rice Noodles, we departed for our second bamboo raft ride at Yulong River (遇龙河). What makes Yulong River different would be its lusher greenery, shallower waters and a relaxing tranquility, which is good for meditation. (: Having no motor boats does make a difference! Yulong River (遇龙河) In...
Beguiling Guilin – Day 2
Waking up to a drizzling morning, our moods were slightly dampened, as we planned to take a boat ride down Li River. Nevertheless, we started off the day with another local delicacy, Guilin Rice Noodles (桂林米粉). The “mi fen” resembles Singapore’s thick bee hoon, but with a softer texture. It is only served with a...
Beguiling Guilin – Day 1
Yep, I’m finally back from Guilin and Qingdao, after 9 days of great scenery and interesting experiences! (: You can view our exact travel itinerary, updated after our trip, here on Tripit. On the overall, it has been quite a success – Tiantian and I stuck to most of our plans and lady luck definitely...
