Mountain Camping in Guizhou

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Up the mountain The plan was to go camping outside of Guiyang – I have no idea where exactly and what amenities the campsite would afford, if any. Mandy picked me up at my hotel and we headed to a noodle joint for lunch. On the menu… well…. I’m not quite sure of the specifics,Read more

Guiyang’s Beijing Opera

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Guiyang’s Beijing Opera Upon returning to Guiyang City, Long and myself meet up with Mandy and her  her sister and we head to the waterfront to see the opera. The wood sculptures in the opera are amazing.     They handed us these classy clappers.   We had the VIP treatment with an amazing spreadRead more

Miao Village

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Morning view from the hotel balcony           Out for breakfast Looking back up the alley leading to the hotel.   Wearing traditional Miao clothing.       A beef noodle soup. Nothing too heavy or spicy for a change. Then off to explore the streets and alleys A lot of theRead more

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village

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Night in Guiyang By the time I arrived in Guiyang, it was around midnight and I was exhausted. I arrived at a hotel I wish I had more time in. After walking in freezing rain for several days, Guiyang was relative warm and dry and this hotel along the riverfront tourism area was awesome.  Read more