Fresh
and fully recharged after an overnight sleep at Jin Gui Hotel, Guilin, I
was eager to kick the day off with a new trip exploring Yangshuo. Mr.
Wang had arranged that Miss Li 李小姐, (contact number: 13617735756)
picked us up from the hotel by Bus 3158. The bus was fulled with elderly
couples and we had to take extra care not to bump them with our heavy
backpacks. It was a one-way trip cause we planned to head straight to
Yangshuo and stay there. Amazing conical hills passing by the window...a
feast to the eyes, I said to myself. Miss Li did a good job introducing
us to the history of Yangshuo Town... about how it flourished rapidly
after Zhang Yimou set up Zhang Yimou Lijiang River Fine Art School
張藝謀漓江藝術學校 (see www.yxlsj.com/zymljysxx/index.htm) in year 2K.
Our
first stop was The Assembly Dragon Cave, 6.5km south of Yangshuo,
between the famous scenic spots "Big Banyan Tree" and "Moon Hill". The
cave is full of different magic stalactites and stalagmites shaped like
dragons flying on cloud or playing with water, for which the cave is
named. It's about 1,000 meters long, and our trip lasted for 60 minutes.
A local photographer stood by the entrance gate and took a single
snapshot of us. We could claim the photo later at exit gate and got a
small keychain photo for free and a larger laminated photo for RMB 10.
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| The Pavillion |
The bridge which paves the way to the Pavillion, an entrance gate to
the boat quay. To explore the cave, we travel by boat across
underground lakes and footpaths.
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| The Boat |
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| The Boatman |
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| The Boat Quay |
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| The Cave |
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The rock formations are lit up like a fairyland.
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| The Cave |
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| The Cave |
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| The Cave |
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| 水晶宮 The Crystal Palace |
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| Good Luck Rock |
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Rocky rocky at the top, please shower upon us prosperity and longetivity.
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| Souvenir Stalls |
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| Glow in the Dark | | |
夜明珠 Night Glowing Crystal Ball
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| Footpath | |
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| Make A Wish |
The dragon civilization, rich and abundant. The dragon family line,
flourishes forever. Once upon a time according to legend, after Buddha
overcame and conquered the Dragon, He assigned Lord Dragon to create and
cultivate favorable weather for the crops. Beautiful scenery, where
dragons assembled, created pond and cavern for a living place, thus
named Assembly Dragon Pond. The ancestors had witnessed school of
dragons dancing and playing in and out the pond, and regarded them as
Lord Dragon.
Facing the efficacious Assembly Dragon Pond,
solemnly say your prayer. Toss coins and pray for Lord Dragon to shower
you with blessings and protection, then your wishes will comes true.
12 Wishing Holes, each stands for:
A Bright Future
Prosperity and Longevity
Great Mentor Aid
Streams of Financial Resources
A Peaceful Life
Male Descendants Luck
Glory and Success
Lucky Star
Favorable Timing and A Change of Luck
Good Fortune Luck
Marriage Luck
Scholar Luck
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| Go... go... go... |
Toss coins into the hole you aim for. Each hole stands for certain
wishes as written above the holes. If you succeed, your wish will come
true.
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| The Tossing Game |
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