Category: Travel
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Potatso Nature Reserve
Potatso Nature Reserve is a scenic spot near Shangri-la. You can go as a day trip.
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Shangri-la
In the evening in Shangri-la, people gather in an old town square and dance to some loud canned music.
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Tiger Leaping Gorge
Hiked the first half of Tiger Leaping Gorge. Logistics: I took the Tina’s Guesthouse bus from Lijiang to the gorge. It is convenient because the bus takes you to the Naxi Guesthouse to start the hike, avoiding the unpleasant walk up the road to the start of the trail. It also takes your luggage to…
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Cycling to Baisha Old Town
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Yulong Snow Mountain
Went to Jade Snow Mountain
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Mushroom Hotpot
Mushroom hot pot in Lijiang. This area is known for mushrooms. This cost 158rmb. Have to let it cook for 20 minutes.
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Around Dali
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Moving Along
Taking the bus from Chengdu to Linshui. Linshui is a small city near Chongqing.
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Sick Days
I contracted the flu sometime in Xi’an. The symptoms began to manifest on the train ride back to Chengdu. Fever, headache, and fatigue. No Covid symptoms, so I am sure it was flu. So I have spent the last few days in Chengdu sleeping, and now recovering.
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Xi’an Museum
At the Xi’an Museum, art students work at making replicas of artifacts that are on display.
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