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In Guillin there is a small town called Yangshou out in the countryside. It is the most amazing place, even though it was cold and wet, but I loved it! There's just mountains and rivers surrounding the town and it's so beautiful and peaceful. My favourite place so far.
Went on a bike ride through the mountains and had lunch at Farmer Tang's house. We climbed Moon Mountain as well but it was cloudy so couldn't see a lot.
Did a cooking class, which was really fun and was quite impressed with what I cooked. Some of the food in China is so good and will try and attempt cooking when I get home. Before the class we were taken round the local market and the meat section was a bit disturbing. I won't go into details but there was a dog meat section and I saw it all from them being alive to chopped up!!!!
At night we went on a boat on the river and watched the fishermen with these birds that are trained to swim alongside the boat and catch the fish. When they've got one, the fisherman pulls them out and takes the fish.
Also did a calligraphy class, which was really good and can now write my name in Chinese and know what it means. Was a shame to leave Yangshou but I wouldn't mind going back in the summer.
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