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Monday, September 17th, 2007

With the sun shining decided to make a move on tomorrow to Xiancheng or something like that. Journey meant to be quite tough but scenic so good weather would help.
Today good, took a few pics. Evening have local music blasting out in the square and everyone dancing in a circle – all very pretty. At least a good way to keep fit and at over 3000m probably has the lungs pumping.

Zhondian

Monday, September 17th, 2007

Given that my last visit was when the country closed down due to SARs I guess it could only be better this time. In some ways a smaller version of Lijiang with its old town, Naxi buildings and locals in traditional outfits and without the Chinese tour groups. Even better is the blue skies and sunshine. But it is still essentially a tourist town – at least the old town, catering for the backpacker market rather than the mainstream. No shortage of places selling the pancakes and pizzas, English menus and that ultimate western luxury, knives and forks and a spoon for eating soup. But still looking for steak and kidney pie. Maybe I am being harsh but overall still don’t find the place particularly friendly and for the first time I bought something and was charged a price which produced a look on my face which soon had the lady reducing it. But overall still a nice place to relax and spend time – and maybe even the washing will dry.

Shangri La – Zhondian area

Monday, September 17th, 2007
Finally left the rain and Chinese tourist hordes of Lijiang and moved onto Zhondian. A fairly dull bus journey in heavy rain and little in the way of views. The good point however was that the Chinese guy ... [Continue reading this entry]

Lijiang

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007
Arrived back in Lijiang yesterday from Lugu lake. Shared a car with 2 locals so at least travelled in comfort. But heavy rain and thick mist made it hard going and not great for mountain views, but then ... [Continue reading this entry]

Walk around Lugu Lake

Monday, September 10th, 2007
Just got back from a 3 day wander around the lake. The effort well rewarded with good weather and a chance to see new sights and meet interesting and colorful people in traditional dress ansd just generally super nice ... [Continue reading this entry]

Lige

Thursday, September 6th, 2007
Just had 3 cultural nights in a row going to the Mosu singing and dancing display, as it's next to my guesthouse not too much of a strain and nightlife here not the most active. The local Mosu dress ... [Continue reading this entry]

Kumming China

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
The last time I did this trip was with Thai Airways and followed a hasty departure from Zhondian, on the Tibetan Plateau, when the Chinese decided to close the country down due to SARS. The trip involved countless medicals, ... [Continue reading this entry]

Arrival Thailand

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
Have got behind on my blog updating, so will start now. The flight London to Bangkok harmless enough, only excitement was when the crew started rushing around and then the Captain announced they had an emergency. Not the ... [Continue reading this entry]