October 24, 2012 of Shangri-la, Yunnan
In Philippines, when you say ‘Shangri-la’, it is the high-end shopping mall in Ortigas or five star hotel in Makati.
In China, Shangri-la is the most beautiful landscape view of mountains.
Shangri-la in Yunnan
YUNNAN
Early Morning is Always Perfect
October 28, 2012 – Dongchuan, Yunnan
We woke up very early so we can witness the rising of the sun in Damakan. We left our cars in the steep highway then stood in a small balcony that serves as the viewpoint. For around two hours from six in the morning, we stood there with our cameras in our hands.
All of us had either rented van or private car. Ours was around 135rmb for half a day. In Dongchuan, if your goal is to take pictures of the ricefield, sunset and sunrise (which, I think, was everyone’s reason why they visited the Red Land anyway) you have to have your own car so you could follow the sun’s glowing golden light on the ricefield as it moves from east to west.
Traveling without Facebook and Twitter
Guess I have to congratulate myself for spending my days here in Yunnan without Facebook and Twitter. I can only share my discoveries on Instagram because the other two are banned in China.
But this is for my own fortune, I believe. I can immerse myself here without the tempting distractions. I have now time to be excited about my plans tomorrow which I might not have if Facebook is accessible. I am actually enjoying my stay here in hostel (blogging and watching billiards from the terrace) more than I might be when tweeting. This China’s ban on Facebook and Twitter freed me from social media “responsibilities”.
appreciating the most beautiful lake I have seen in my life
Mixed Nervousness
To be honest, I am nervous. Four days from now, I’ll be heading to Yunnan Province of China. There are the excitement and all those anticipation one usually gets to enjoy before a trip. I can’t wait to pack my 15kg luggage. I, sometimes, daydream. But knowing I will travel with only a friend and all we will have are ourselves in a place where none of our friends had been to and only read about it in a forwarded email, everything seems to be silly and outrageous. This is, definitely, dangerous in itself. However, with blessings of courage from God (yes, i just had a talk with God), I and my friend will explore whatever Yunnan has to offer. We will make the unknown known to us. Gaaah. Let’s do this! *Giving you a snapshot of the Yunnan trip
Curiosity Beyond 