China Day 6: Cruising Down the Li River

We took a four hour cruise down the Li River, down to Yangshuo. The boat served food cooked on the rear balcony of the boat, and I didn't risk eating it. The landscape on the river itself was beautiful, but it was so hot that you could only spend a few moments on the observation deck before retreating back into the cabin.

The first thing you notice about Yangshuo is how friendly the town is. The touts smile even when you reject them, and the entirety of the city seems to cater to the whims of foreign tourists. There are many Western restaurants, and plenty of nightclubs. It reminds me of Prague in a way: small, touristy, but very charming.

The second thing you notice about Yangshuo is how many backpackers all over the place. There's something that draws them here, and I suppose we'll find out soon enough.