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Li River Cruise
A four hour cruise on the Li River meanders through the magical karst mountains of Guangxi, in Southern China. Often shrouded in mist, these limestone peaks are the remains of eroded ancient sea beds. Along the way, the river passes … Continue reading
Posted in China, Uncategorized
Tagged Guangxi, Guilin, karst, Li River, limestone, Yangshuo, Zhujiang Pier
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Stone Forest, Kunming
A forest made of stone. That’s what visitors see when they visit The Stone Forest, in Yunnan Province, Southern China. The spectacular limestone pillars were formed millions of years ago. Some rise up to 30 metres tall, and give the … Continue reading
Posted in China, Uncategorized
Tagged China, Kunming, limestone, Sani, Stone Forest, World Heritage Site, Yunnan, Yunnan Province
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Pandas Big and Small
There’s a wonderful opportunity to see Giant Pandas up close at Seven Star Park, in Guilin, Guangxi Province, Southern China. We saw them at feeding time in their large enclosure, but were able to stand on viewing platforms very close … Continue reading
Posted in Animals/Birds, China, Uncategorized
Tagged China, Giant Panda, Guilin, panda, Red Panda, Seven Star Park
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Longsheng Terraced Rice Fields, Guangxi Province, Southern China
Rising from riverside to mountain top, the terraced rice fields at Longsheng are a spectacular sight. Their highest point is 1100 metres. They were mostly built in the Ming Dynasty, about 500 years ago, mainly by the Zhuang and … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, China
Tagged China, Guangxi, Longji, Lonsheng, terraced rice fields, Yao, Zhuang
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