Yangshuo has beautiful Karst rock formations and is near the Li river. The scenery is unforgettable. Unfortunately, Yangshuo (near Guilin) is known as one of the biggest tourist destinations in China. Much of the original Chinese culture of the place has been trampled on in order to meet tourist desires and western expectations. Regardless, I found the natural beauty of Guilin astounding. The pictures I saw and the research done prior to going didn't do it justice.
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| Guilin. To understand more about Karst rock formations: http://www.guilinchina.net/travel-guide/location/karst-mountains-and-caves.htm |
Such beauty can only remain untouched and undiscovered for so long. Guilin has embraced the era of tourism - where it is finding a balance between unique landscape and resorts. Guilin has a railway system that connects it to major cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Xi'an. Also, it has an autobahn that connects Yanshuo to the airport.
I had a different hiding place in mind when I set out to plant this cache in Yangshuo. On my way, I wandered into a little village and decided this was a better place for it. As I walked through the village, I saw rice patties and beautiful views of the karst rock formations that Guilin and Yangshuo are known for. The village eventually turns into a dead end. This little village was accessible by the main road, yet tucked away from the tourist traps. Inside the cache is a Jurgen Bey quote, a log, and 20 yuan (equivalent to $3). I put in the 20 because it has an iconic picture of Guilin on it.
The Coordinates: 24 46'28.52"N, 110 29'48.21"E
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| The Cache |
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| The cache is hidden in a tree near here |
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| A note to the person that finds it. It explains what they found and asks them to take what is inside and leave behind something for the next person that finds it. It also asks them to add their name to the list. At the bottom, I wrote my Chinese name. |
