Guilin     桂林 The weird and wonderful limestone hills of the Guilin region are renowned throughout China and, increasingly, throughout the world. This strange landscape of karst mountains sprouting erratically from the earth spreads for hundreds of kilometers around the city... ( more )

 Sightseeing in Dali Dali Old Town   (大理古城)With Dali’s major drawcards being monopolized and priced beyond their worth, soaking up the atmosphere of the Old Town is the best part of a visit to Dali. Of course, this was always the main attraction. The quaint charm of... ( more )

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Sightseeing in Lijiang The main attraction of Lijiang is the charming Old Town. A few attractions exist within and around the town but these are generally overpriced and of little interest. There are, however, some noteworthy attractions in the surrounding countryside. Lijiang Old Town (Dayan... ( more )

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Sightseeing in Yangshuo Attractions in Yangshuo While the real attraction of Yangshuo is the surrounding countryside, there are a few places worth checking out within the confines of the town itself. West Street (Xi Jie)   (西街)Yangshuo’s main tourist strip is a frenzy... ( more )

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Sightseeing in Kunming Kunming isn’t overloaded with attractions, but it does offer a few tranquil parks and a couple of interesting temples. The city definitely has enough to keep you occupied during a stopover en route to other destinations in Yunnan Province.  Yuantong Temple ... ( more )

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Sightseeing in GuilinHills and caves are what Guilin is most famous for. This city is your chance to take a break from buildings and revel in stunning natural landscapes. Guilin is a city of parks and waterways and is exceedingly serene. Most of the main attractions are within cycling distance (if not... ( more )