Thursday, 15 January 2026

Yangshuo, China - January 2026 - Day 1

I'm really excited to be heading to Yangshuo today. I caught an early train from Shenzhen North and had to change trains at Guilin as I couldn't get a direct train from Shenzhen. On arrival at Yangshuo I caught a Didi to my hotel. It was a 40 minute drive. 

I checked in and had a walk around the hotel. It's very peaceful...




I then headed to lunch at a rooftop restaurant that I had read about. The bowl of tea is to wash your plates and chopsticks in, as is normal in China and HK...


The restaurant had lovely views...


I ordered the set. This is the signature bamboo chicken soup...

Plus this tofu which was great...



I wanted to go on the Yulong River so I caught a Didi about 15 minutes away and took a ride on one of these rafts...


The lady propelled us with a pole...


We had to go over a number of causeways which was difficult for her, but we made it...




It's a nice day and pleasant being on the river...



Coming back to the starting point...


I caught a Didi back to the hotel past the Romance Park with an impressive structure...


That night I got a Didi to West Steet, the main tourist street. It was pumping with many bars, restaurants and other shops...



It's quite cold at night - about 14 degrees...


Got a Didi back to the hotel to sleep!

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