Lijiang's Old City exists solely tourists but the immaculately maintained gardens and traditional architecture manage to make it a charming place. However, I don't think the charm lasts much longer than a one day visit.
Gardens in Lijiang
Tried my hand at dumpling making - turns out I'm not so good
What they should look like
My sad little dumplings
Hitting the trail in Tiger Leaping Gorge
The mighty Jade Dragon Snow Mountains were a constant companion on the two day hike
One of the last photos I took at the end of the hike. Hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge is a right of passage for travelers in Western China. It's billed as a tourist attraction but it's a demanding hike. Guys with donkeys follow you for the first half hoping that you'll get tired and need a ride.
After the gorge we were on the road again to Shangrila, which I did not find nearly as interesting as the name implies, and then into Tibetan country in western Sichuan
I am actually very impressed by the dumplings! Well done Jake. I look forward to a cooking lesson (including stirfry) some day.
Thanks buddy. I’d be happy to break out the wok with you when I get back.
The dumplings look so good! the mountains must have been insane looking in person
just checked in and I know that you are in India. Hoping that you can find something that resembles a Thanksgiving meal. Happy Holiday and have fun and keep safe. Lyla
your pictures are amazing… now i wanna hear more about drishtee!