Back to Gaomiao (Bill's home town) today. After a water dumpling breakfast at the hostel, we caught the bus to Emei train station. Isaac and I spent a huge amount of time stood underneath a tree with the luggage waiting for Bill to find a bank and then buy train tickets ready for our trip to Kunming. I think I have now mastered answers to the three most common questions asked in sichuan hua - how old is he? Is he a boy or girl? Isn't he cold with so littl...

This is Gaomiao; the nearest town. It is one of the most ancient towns in China and a world heritage sight. However, the tourist industry is yet to venture this far. As it stands, it's an undiscovered gem.Each week, Market Day is a much anticipated local event. People from all the surrounding villages gather to sell and buy goods but also to catch up with old friends and gossip! People walk for miles to get there! As an heritage site, the buildings in Gaomiao...