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China Backpacking Trip Photos - December, 2008

Aaron and Jess took had a couple of weeks off in December and headed across the Pacific for their first Asian adventure. They spent two weeks in China, starting in Hong Kong, where they stayed for a few days before taking a sleeper bus up to Guilin in the mainland province of Guangxi. From there they explored for over a week before heading back to HK for the last two days of their trip. Here are the photos from their adventure.

Arrival In HK
Starting The Trip In Hong Kong
Arrival In HK Slideshow
We flew into Hong Kong to start our trip, and spent a couple of days exploring before heading up north into China's mainland.

 

Guilin
The City Of Guilin
Guilin Slideshow
Our next stop was the city of Guilin, famous for its beautiful scenery. It was a bustling and exciting city.

 

Ping'an
Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces
Ping'an Slideshow
We spent a night in Ping'an, near the famous Longji Rice Terraces. We hiked all over the hills, which yielded spectacular views.

 

First/Last Yangshuo
First & Last Days In Yangshuo
First/Last Yangshuo Days Slideshow
This gallery is a combination of our first and last days in the town of Yangshuo, where we explored the market, took a cooking lesson, and met the students of an English school, among other things.

 

Yangshuo Hike
Day Hike Near Yangshuo
Hiking In Yangshuo Slideshow
We trekked an 11-mile trail along the Li River near Yangshuo. Here is that gallery.

 

Exploring Yangshuo
Exploring The Town Of Yangshuo
Exploring Yangshuo Slideshow
We had a slow day of exploring Yangshuo, including visiting the fascinating market.

 

Adventures In Yangshuo
Outdoor Adventures Near Yangshuo
Adventures In Yangshuo Slideshow
In one day, we took a bamboo raft trip, climbed up a huge karst, and biked all over the countryside.

 

Leaving HK
Last Days In Hong Kong
Leaving HK Slideshow
We were back in HK for a couple of days before we headed to the US. We made the best of them.

 

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