Yangshuo, Gumdrops of My Dreams

Yangshuo, in northeastern Guangxi Province, is a part of China that everyone should see. Magnificent gumdrop hills dot the landscape. You can climb to the top of some of these peaks for great views of the region. This is also where many traditional Chinese artists gain their inspiration. Quite often, those beautiful paintings of emerald hills and frothy waterfalls are made in the villages along the Li River. The journey from the giant southern cities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen takes less than a day. If you want to relax for a weekend, Yangshuo is a great bet.

Here are some more photos from the area:

The karst hills dot the land.

You can hike to the top of the hills to get a great view of Yangshuo from above.

The peaks sprawl into the distance.

A view from the top.

Happy oranges for sale.

A salesman plies the Li River.

This man trains cormorants to catch fish for him.

The famous Li River.

These boats are waiting to take tourists on a river cruise. Wanna go?

A friendly farmer plows her fields.

The hills dwarf the boats on the river.

Totally safe.

The riverfront near the village of Xing Ping.

Xing Ping from above.

The view from the top of a hill at Xing Ping.

A flooded field in the countryside near Yangshuo.

A waterwheel in the countryside.

It's fun to bike around this area.

Those Kodak moments.

More photos from Guangxi Province