Wulingyuan

Since we were finished with the national park so early today, we visited a nearby town, probably a village for Chinese standards. Its clearly a very touristy spot, with many hotels and shops, but we were already enjoying how calm it was since we were so early that most tourists were still in the park.
The real highlight, however, came just before sunset. Trying to cross the river back into the town, we stumbled instead on a completely abandoned part of the town. There were a few locals at the riverbank, but the houses seemed completely empty. Everything was made to be so beautiful, and yet it was all falling apart. It was both of our first times exploring a lost place, truly a special experienceRead more