Longji Rice Terraces, China
Yangshuo was also our jumping off point for our trek into the Long Ji rice terrace region. We left our big bags in the train staion in the nearby city of Guilin before various buses brought us to the foot of a mountain near the village of Dazhai. Getting off the bus we were surrounded by local women offering to carry our rucksacks during the 50 minute hike up the hill to the village in return for 20 Yuan (2 pounds). Our consciences wouldn't allow us to let these ...