sathea said:We took the plane to Kunming, before taking an overnight train to Dali.
Spent most of the days in Dali, in a village, helping to build biogas tank.
I really enjoyed interacting with the children and teaching them English.
We spent a few days in Lijiang visiting the few attractions there, 古城 and 玉龙雪山。
Pro Image said:Lijiang.....most wonderful place on this earth. I took a 10 hour bus ride. As I was shooting for a client of mine in Lijiang, I stayed at the Lijiang old town. Man, it is amazing where the water comes from. All from the snow mountain. Did you manage to venture up to Lugu Lake? Architectural in old Lijiang town is superb too.
sathea said:10 hour bus ride from where?
Yes, the tour guide said if you are lost in 丽江古城, just follow the water or see special landmarks to help you get out. and the wheel near the entrance, it is a pretty significant landmark of the city.
Nope, Lugu Lake was not on the tour agenda. We had too little time there, the night was really beautiful, with all the lights, but I did not have the chance and time to shoot. Did you go up the snow mountain?
sathea said:you drank the water?
rode the horse and climbed? there's a route?
we took the cable car up.
well, the water came from the mountains and the locals have been drinking them for years. but think it's better to boil it first though...Amfibius said:Very brave of you to drink the water ... who knows what kind of nasties could be living in it? You might get Giardiasis, Amoebiasis, Schistosomiasis, tapeworms, roundworms ...