Our adventure in Guilin started with a cruise along the Li River to Yangshuo. At this time of year 60 boats leave in convoy with approx 100 people in each. The trip includes a Chinese buffet lunch which is prepared in a small kitchen on the back of the boat - not exactly Gordon Ramsay style. Unfortunately the weather was wet and humid with a continuous haze which spoilt the scenery. However, we still found it quite unique and it was peaceful cruising along even w...

We had one of the best laughs of our trip so far at Xian Airport. Unfortunately we met the first hitch in our trip - we were booked on a different flight out to the one on our itinerary so we had 5 hours to spare. Our travel guide was very apologetic and booked us in for Chinese foot massage. Fortunately we were both in the same room otherwise we might have wondered if there were any extras going on. They soaked our feet and then we had the arm and back mas...

Yeehow Everybody, (that's what hello in Chinese sounds like) After seeing Pandas and Summer Palace on Tuesday we left Beijing yesterday. Very proud of their pandas but don't think they realise we have seen them at London Zoo. While we were in Beijing we went on our rickshaw ride but it was a bicycle and we were quite hurt when they made us have one each. Don't understand why! We also ate with a local family. We weren't sure at first as the house was very basic ...

After sleeping for 12 hours we began to feel a little better but we are still struggling a bit especially as our tour includes meals. Our tummy troubles were helped by our guide getting us old Chinese remedy. We have never had so much Chinese in our lives. Still suppose it goes with the country, although at the moment we would give anything for cheese on toast. They seem to be offended if you don't eat. Never thought we would be disappointed at the size of the po...