China ’26, Pt. 8

Here’s my next batch of video clips, offered to you separately from my still photography, and representing some of places I’ve already posted about. Enjoy!

Toy demonstrations in Kunming…

How about some dancing in the streets? More common than you’d think in China…!

Some dudes jamming in the street in Dali…

Chongsheng Temple and one of the Three Pagodas…

Gondola ride up Cangshan Mountain near Dali, then a walk along the contour trail, then the gondola ride down…

Scooter driving in Dali – and a quick bike ride down near Lake Erhai…

One of the great dinners of all time, a meat extravaganza from the restaurant “Carnivores” in Dali. Then a study of the intersection in front. And some entertainment down the street filled with BBQ restaurants (where one BBQs right there on the table)…

Guiyang intersection above hotel room, day and night…

The Huanggoashu Waterfall scenic area which involved several hiking trails and a spectacular tunnel trail behind the “water curtain” that went behind the falls. There were two other scenic areas adjacent, requiring another bus ride, one a fascinating labyrinth of rock formations, and the other, another waterfall, more of a cascade. Made for a long, interesting day…

In the Miao Village (Xijiang), an old town in the mountains featuring great views of old wooden houses, lots of charm and tourism. The timelapse is the trip from the hotel down to the main street (going up takes a lot longer!). The timelapse of the gondola – as you will see in subsequent posts – has become a theme for this trip…

A conclusion for Xijiang (the Miao Village), especially since the best part was exploring the steep and narrow side streets – no motor anything – only people and the occasional mule. Lots of knocks and crannies…

Oooops, I said everything above was from previous posts, but below is yet to come: a trip to Zhangjiajie and an exploration of the “floating mountains” of Hunan. The first clip is of a group of musicians who perform in a local tourist show. The second is going up the famous Bailong Elevator. Let it be a preview for what is to come…!

So grateful for your attention! No retention required!

Until we do this again…?

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