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LONGJI TERRACES: Knock, knock

are you gonna eat that? — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:00:38 +0000

The traditional wooden and bamboo houses in the villages in the Longji Terraces are built on poles. The open, lower level is for livestock and the upper level is living quarters.

The villagers who live here are so used to tourists that it’s common for them to open up their homes for the curious. It’s one [...]

LONGJI TERRACES: Fatherly wisdom

are you gonna eat that? — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:05:12 +0000

Imagine my delight when Jason and I asked my father what these were.

“Dried lizards,” said my dad, elbowing Jason. “For enhancing a man’s performance.”

LONGJI TERRACES: The best bacon and chicken soup in the world

are you gonna eat that? — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:45:03 +0000

The Longji Terraces (龍脊) are a winding, and sometimes nauseating trip up and down the mountains of Longsheng County (龍勝), roughly a two-hour drive from the city of Guilin.

It was a smooth ride setting out from Guilin, watching the endless pomelo stands and orange trees that lined the highway. But as we climbed into [...]