10 years later: We met Guilin in the photo

If time were a movie, back to 10 years ago, at this age, I would blush and heartbeat every so often. Guilin was the first travel destination I went to after going to college. I still remember that at that time, the water of the Li River was as green as jade, and the mountains of Guilin were as beautiful as newborn bamboo shoots, exactly like the description in the text.

Ten years later, Guilin coincides with the annual March 3rd (Shangsi Festival). This is an exclusive holiday for the people of Guangxi and is filled with a strong folk flavor. PomPom dragged his suitcase, took the Jiantu Shanshui Bus, and revisited Guilin in the misty rain. The road I had traveled was like rewinding it all over again.

In 2009, Yingying

Forced to talk: While taking a cruise ship on the Li River, we met a young lady whom we were very fond of. We sat on the mast on the second floor, blowing in the wind, and talked from poetry to philosophy of life. Tragically, we forgot to put on sunscreen and were burned by the seemingly gentle sun. There were red spots on our faces, hands and legs, and we are still deeply impressed.

2019, PomPom

Forced: Although it is rainy and rainy, Guilin's mountains and rivers still maintain their unique charm, with a hint of mystery in the obscurity. During the entire trip, the Yulong River was actually a treasure destination. There were no tourists, only ancient turbulence and bamboo rafts that required human rowing. It was an excellent choice to interpret tranquility and seclusion in this natural place.

The first sentence is the soft time of Xingping Ancient Town

At 8 a.m., the shuttle bus for Jiantu Travel arrived as scheduled. About 10 minutes later, PomPom arrived at the bus pick-up point. The car body is very exquisite, painted with many cute patterns, and the words "Shanshui Bus" are written on it. I didn't expect this trip to make even transportation so fun.

From Guilin City to Xingping, the most beautiful scenery should be on the road. Through the bright glass windows, you can see the beautiful mountains rising from the ground. A burst of spring rain drifted by, rolling up faint clouds and mist, and the mountain peaks covered in ethereal gauze added a touch of fairy tenderness.

When we reached halfway up a certain mountain, the bus stopped briefly for a while. It is said that this place is the best viewing angle overlooking the cornucopia. As for why it is called a cornucopia, PomPom himself imagined an explanation: surrounded by mountains and sandwiched with water in the middle, it is like hiding a treasure.

This season, you can also meet vendors selling kumquat, and you can buy a big bag for only 10 yuan.

When arriving in Xingping, you must visit the ancient town. This is a low-key old street close to the Li River. The street's age can be traced back to the Sui Dynasty. The route of the old street is paved with bluestone slabs, and it has a dull ancient meaning. If you step on it lightly, you can't help but think secretly: The old street must have witnessed many joys and sorrows of the world, which has caused it to become so vicissitudes.

The beauty of Xingping Old Street cannot be understood in a short time. Calm down and create new products from the old to the new, and unexpected scenery will appear in front of you.

Second Comment 丨 The scenery behind RMB 20

Xingping Wharf is the most lively place. Tourists waiting to cross, boatmen ferrying, and local people hawking are intertwined to form a lively scene.

While waiting for the boat at the dock, PomPom reached into his pocket and took out a 20-yuan bill. He found that the pattern on the back was exactly the same as the mountain scenery and water features in the distance.

Only by jumping out of the picture of the RMB, walking through it yourself, and feeling the real beauty can you appreciate the unique scenery.

Needless to say, the scenery along the Li River has been described a lot in primary school textbooks.

On the dock, you can still see the figure of cormorant, a large bird that is black all over. Fishermen have to start raising cormorants from the moment their shells break, and then constantly train their skills so that they can help them fish in the future.

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PomPom met a white-bearded old man under the bridge. He was wearing a coir coat and sitting on a bamboo raft. He also raised two strong cormorants. He was leisurely and aloof from the world, like a certain extraordinary person. When asked to take a group photo, the old man skillfully waved the bamboo pole and drew circles of water waves, as if to prove that he was not old.

Tips：

① Take a bamboo raft

★ Buy tickets at the Xingping Ancient Town Tourist Distribution Center. The bamboo raft is 95 yuan and the big boat is 65 yuan.

★ After buying the ticket, you will wait for the shuttle bus at the terminal next to the distribution center. There is no additional charge.

★ There are two rows of seats on the boat, four people per boat, and the boat can only sail when it is full

★ The roundtrip takes 50-70 minutes, and the browsing time depends on the water flow speed.

② Take a photo with the fisherman

★ There is no unified charging standard, and the prices are a bit messy. The expensive one is 50 yuan/time and the cheaper one is 5 yuan/time. It is best to ask more companies to compare the prices

Lesson 3 丨 Cycling all the way to the Ten Miles Gallery

Shili Gallery is a scenic belt on National Highway 321 in the south of Yangshuo. The best way to get here is to rent a small electric donkey and ride all the way to park wherever you like. There is no need to worry about getting lost, because there is only a winding road and no forks.

PomPom said that cycling is refreshing, there is no dust on the road or heavy traffic, and every breath of air you breathe is full of poetry. Gradually increase the speed, the clear cool breeze blows past my ears, and the feeling of freedom and flying is extremely real at this moment.

Thanks to its unique geographical location, the roads of Shili Gallery are filled with green fields on both sides. Every touch of greenery is a signal of spring, and every bird song is a song that cannot be tired of hearing.

Tips：

Rent an electric car

★ There are many car rental spots on Yangshuo Street, just choose one

★ You don't need a driver's license to rent a car, but you need to register your ID number

★ The rent is 30 yuan, and the deposit is 200 yuan (including 30 yuan rent)

★ You can rent it for half a day or one day. PomPom rents it from 16:00PM to 19:00PM

★ There are many styles to choose from, such as Japanese retro ones, Peking Opera masks, cool ones, etc.

★ Cycling is windy and consumes physical strength. Babies who are afraid of getting tired are advised not to choose a bicycle

The fourth sentence: After walking Yinziyan, my cousin miraculously reduced his fever

Guilin is famous for its karst landform, so it is not surprising to have this strange landscape of karst caves. If you stay in Guilin City for a long time, you can check in at Reed Flute Rock. PomPom spent the third day of his trip in Yangshuo. Driven by the principle of proximity, he chose Yinziyan.

It only takes 40 minutes by car from Yangshuo to Yinziyan by Jiantu Shanshui Bus. The weather was bad that day, and it rained heavily when I went out. My cousin, who was traveling with PomPom, had a fever the night before. My cousin took a fever-reducing medicine and walked around Yinziyan. The fever miraculously disappeared.

Later, I heard from the tour guide that the temperature of Yinziyan is constant, and the high-pressure negative oxygen ions in it help promote human metabolism. Probably for this reason, my cousin quickly lost his fever.

Stalactite is a product of nature. It was sealed in the cave for hundreds of years and formed after countless carving. The stalactite of Yinziyan is more transparent, and the light shines like silver when it shines.

There are many scenic spots in Yinziyan, the most famous ones are Snow Mountain Flying Waterfalls, Music Stone Screen and Yaochi Wonderland. As long as you wear headphones and walk to each scenic spot, the explanation will be automatically played.

Tips：

Yinziyan Cave

Address: East side of Ligui Highway, Maling Town, Lipu County, Guilin City

Tickets: Adult tickets are 80 yuan, student tickets are half price discount, and children under 1.4 meters are free.

Time: 8:00AM-17:30PM

Note: There are 3 scenic spots where you can take photos for free. You can take 3 one-inch photos at the exit, and you can wash 7-inch photos for an additional 30 yuan per photo.

Lesson 5 丨 Encounter a wonderful treasure destination

There are many tributaries of the Li River. The Yulong River is one of them. It originates from Baishanling in Lingui County and flows through the villages of Lixue, Yancun, Guanqiao, Yulong, Jiuxian, etc. in Yangshuo. It joins the Jinbao River at Gongnong Bridge. This section is definitely the essence of the Li River.

PomPom recalled the entire journey, and the most praised thing was the Yulong River. He gave Yulong River several attractive labels: low-key, quiet, charming and original. Although I didn't arrive here in person, just hearing him say this, a picture with a flavor of life came to my mind. People here must use the river as a street and the bank as a market. They wake up to the crowing of cocks and end their day's work in the sunset.

Traveling on a bamboo raft on the Yulong River, the first thing that comes to view on both sides of the river is the farms hidden by ancient banyan trees and houses with smoke curling up from the kitchens. In the distance, there are looming peaks, giving a picturesque pastoral scenery.

The bamboo rafts here are different from the bamboo rafts at Xingping Wharf. They are all rowed by humans. Without the disturbance of mechanical motor noise, it is more pleasant to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Tips：

Yulong River

★ No tickets are currently available

★ There are no restaurants nearby, only some stalls selling crispy rice, potatoes and roasted tofu, and there is only a small teahouse on the dock

★ The price of the bamboo raft is 80 yuan/person, and the ride is 40 minutes

★ Next to the parking lot is the bamboo raft ticket sales point. After buying a ticket, go to the black pavilion and hand the ticket to the staff, and the boatman will be assigned.

★ When rowing to the finish line, there is a small steep slope, and water will splash. Please pay attention to waterproof electronic equipment

★ Yulong Bridge is the best place to take a panoramic view of the Yulong River

Lesson 6: Everyone has a paradise in their hearts

Xanadu is a scenic spot built based on Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Garden".

The way to enter is very special. You need to take a light boat first, tour the lakes and mountains, and then pass through a low cave to reach it. After driving into the cave, it was pitch black, and only a beam of light could be seen in front of me. As the boat slowly moved forward, the fairyland paradise suddenly became clear.

The key to the finishing touch of Xanadu is hidden in the viewing building of Yuanming Villa.

The construction of the houses uses elements of Suzhou gardens, and pavilions, small bridges and flowing water naturally blend into one. The window opens on the second floor and you can see the scenery. The green of the trees is flowing in the breeze, making people intoxicated.

Tips：

Xanadu

Address: Guiyang Highway, Wulidian, Baisha Town, Yangshuo County, Guilin City

Tickets: Xanadu + Cruise Adult ticket: 75 yuan

Time: 8:30AM-17:00PM

Night Market PK丨 East and West Alley VS West Street

After night, the story of a city really begins. The night market is the protagonist in the story, vividly interpreting the most market-oriented fireworks atmosphere. Guilin's nightlife is concentrated on West Street and East and West Alley, and the two night markets each have their own merits. After the personal test, PomPom summarized some experience experiences.

West Street

PomPom Experience: This is an old night market in Guilin, a gathering place for domestic and foreign tourists. It is very lively. The lighting on West Street is very beautiful at night, which is especially suitable for taking portraits at night. In addition to the dazzling array of local gourmet restaurants, West Street also has trendy shops that many young people like to visit. In the center, there is also a voice-activated shouting spring. The longer the sound lasts, the higher the fountain will spray.

dongxixiang

PomPom Experience: Compared with the details, the scale of the East and West Alley is much smaller. Dongxi Lane is similar to Chengdu's wide and narrow alleys. It is an ancient street with a history of more than 1400 years. If you want to understand the history and culture of this city, this place must not be missed. At night, hanging lanterns high is also a beautiful scenery. From a photography perspective, I prefer East-West Alley.

Guilin Food Notes 丨 Opening the taste buds of spring

Food is always an inseparable topic during travel. I still remember when I was on an in-depth tour in Tunisia last year, I met a little brother from Shenzhen, Mike. He told us that no matter where we are, we should not let down our own stomach. Yes, when you catch the tail of spring when you travel, you naturally have to feel spring on your taste buds.

Sister Liu Beer Fish (Pantao Road Store)

Address: Opposite the Nursing Home on Pantao Road, Yangshuo County (tourist parking lot)

Specialties: Beer fish, flavored handmade field snail brew, Qixianfeng tea-scented shrimp, wooden box tofu

Consumption: 100 yuan/person

There are always countless places to eat beer fish in Guilin, so the most reliable way is to ask local people to recommend it. This Sister Liu Beer Fish restaurant on Pantao Road is a music restaurant. It has been in operation for 16 years. Even if customers come every day, it is still delicious without any discount.

Yangshuo's beer fish is not boiled or fried, but stewed to preserve the flavor of the fish to the greatest extent.

Field snail brew also has many merits. Take out the fresh snail meat, chop it up with lean meat and water chestnut, then fill the stuffing into the snail shell, simmer it for 20 minutes, and take out the pan. The meat is very smooth and tender.

Xinguoji Youcha

Address: No. 25, Bajiaotang, Fengbei Road, Diecai District, Guilin City

Specialties: Signature Camellia oleifera, Golden Silk Cake

Consumption: 40 yuan/person

Xinguoji is a time-honored restaurant in Guilin, and Camellia oleifera is the signature. Guilin's Camellia oleifera does contain tea, which is boiled with ginger and paired with fried rice. The taste is a bit bitter and astringent. PomPom is a little uncomfortable with this unique taste, but it is a rare delicacy for local people.

Xingping Ancient Town Rice Noodle Store

Address: Xingping Ancient Town

Specialties: snail noodles, Guilin rice noodles

Consumption: rice flour 10 yuan/bowl, snail flour 12 yuan/bowl

For first-time visitors to Guilin, try Guilin's rice noodles and snail noodles. Guilin rice noodles are smooth and are served with braised pork; snail noodles are sour and delicious and are served with snail meat, both of which are Guilin's specialties.

Internet celebrity cafe recommendations

Ancient Theater Cafe

Address: South side of the Ancient Theater of Wusheng Palace, Xingping Ancient Town, Yangshuo County, Guilin City

Time: 9:00AM-24:00PM

Consumption: 40 yuan/person

The retro charm is PomPom's first impression of the ancient stage cafe.

The cafe has been transformed from an old house that has withstood the wind and rain of time. It is built as old as before, exuding a low-key charm everywhere.

Next to the cafe is the Wanfeng Theater, which dates from the Qing Dynasty, and is open to tourists for free.

Tea Devil Milk Tea Shop

Address: No. E208, Inner Plaza, Yitian West Street, Yangshuo County, Guilin City

Consumption: 20 yuan/person

The Tea Demon is a super cute milk tea shop. The shop is not large and has many customers. The walls of each table are painted with various little monster patterns, which makes people feel childish.

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PomPom: A high-quality visual gallery 7MX contracted photographer, likes to travel around the world and make interesting friends from all over the world. His photography won the third prize in the Classic Competition of Portrait Photography magazine. In 2017, he participated in the Didi 2017 Road Video Photography Exhibition.

YingYing: A travel planner born in the 1990s, with a serious soul with a funny heart. She is now an independent writer for the travel edition of Chongqing Expressway Group and a special guest on the cultural and travel special program of Chongqing Literature and Art Broadcasting 103.5 Cultural Salon Planet Live Program.