Random scribblings from a man in Asia
Posted in Places on Nov 11th, 2009
At Zhuhai, I was the only person around, a total contrast to the swarms of (mainly Chinese) tourists at Hongcun. After an hour’s walk along deserted forest paths between towering bamboos, I spotted the village between the leaves. Take a look at the pictures below to get a taste of this remarkable place.
Posted in Places on Nov 10th, 2009
While I was in the area around Tunxi, I also checked out the picturesque villages of Nanping and Guanlu. Here are some of the photos from that day.
Posted in Places on Nov 8th, 2009
I liked Hongcun so much that after visiting first-time on a day trip, I decided to go back and spend a night staying in a homestay in the village. It is a beautifully preserved Huizhou village and an amazing place to spend a couple of days. Check out the pictures below and see for yourself.
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