When renting electric bikes here, you need to leave your ID card as collateral. After walking around for a while, the group drove the bikes back.
After receiving their ID cards, Chen Zhiyao and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief.
They were initially reluctant to rent a car because they had to leave their ID cards as collateral.
However, after asking around at other car rental places, I found that they all required me to leave my ID card as collateral, so I reluctantly rented a car there.
After receiving the ID cards used as collateral, everyone rushed to the restroom.
The tour bus was parked next to the rental car, and Chen Zhiyao quickly returned with her family.
The Yulong River was not far away, and the bus quickly arrived at its destination.
The scenery along the Yulong River is beautiful. As soon as we got off the bus, everyone couldn't wait to start taking pictures.
Chen Zhiyao noticed that many people were filming nearby, and she made a point of avoiding them when taking photos, afraid that she might accidentally appear in the shot.
The itinerary includes a visit to the Yulong River, but bamboo rafting is an optional extra and requires advance booking.
Since it was a rare opportunity for them to come all this way, Chen Zhiyao arranged for everyone to go bamboo rafting.
She booked five bamboo rafting tickets the day before she set off and also bought raincoats in advance.
The Yulong River is the longest tributary of the Li River within Yangshuo County, with a total length of 43.5 kilometers, and is known as the "Little Li River".
It is said that the Yulong River is the essence of the Li River. The water here is exceptionally clear, and there are 28 weirs along the way, making the current slow and perfect for boating.
The distant mountain peaks are graceful and varied in shape, while the nearby riverbanks are covered with lush green grass, verdant bamboo, and shady trees, and there are also ancient bridges of various shapes and sizes along the way.
I heard that the scenery along the way alone is worth 90 points.
Chen Zhiyao had been looking forward to this bamboo rafting trip for a long time.
Led by Li Guang, the group soon arrived at the place where they would board the bamboo rafts.
Having done her homework beforehand, she took out five raincoats from her backpack, including the kind with long pants.
The bamboo raft was meant for two people to ride together, but there was one extra person in the family of five. Chen Zhiyao had no choice but to share a raft with a young woman who was also traveling with them.
As soon as the two sat down, the middle-aged man standing in front of them loudly reminded them:
"Ladies, please take your seats!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the bamboo raft rushed down the gentle embankment, and the drop in the river caused it to rock violently.
In an instant, water splashed everywhere, and the bamboo raft rushed forward quickly.
"Ahhh..."
Chen Zhiyao clung tightly to the bamboo raft, letting out excited shouts amidst the strong impacts and turbulence.
Soon, the bamboo raft slowed down and moved slowly along the river.
Looking at the crystal-clear river water, you can even see small fish playing in it.
Chen Zhiyao and the girl next to her sat excitedly on the bamboo raft, feeling the propulsion of the water, their mood exceptionally pleasant. Boating on the Yulong River, the green mountains and clear waters reflected each other, a gentle breeze caressing their faces, bringing refreshing coolness.
At this moment, Chen Zhiyao was in a great mood and was completely immersed in the enchanting scenery.
Suddenly, a dam appeared ahead, and the bamboo raft rushed downstream, splashing up countless water droplets.
"Ahhh..." The violent shaking made Chen Zhiyao scream excitedly.
After passing the dam, the water gradually calmed down, and the bamboo raft returned to its previous steady and leisurely state.
Sitting on a bamboo raft, you can not only enjoy the scenery of the Li River, but also see the quaint villages on both banks, as well as interestingly shaped waterwheels and strangely shaped ancient bridges.
Along the way, there are clear rivers, rolling green hills, elegant bamboo forests, antique bridges, and uniquely designed waterwheels.
It's so dazzling, I can hardly take it all in.
Just as everyone was enjoying the beautiful scenery, the boatman reminded them that there was a relatively large dam ahead.
The bamboo raft slowly approached the dam along the river. As they got closer and closer, Chen Zhiyao's heart began to pound.
She stared intently ahead, anticipating the thrilling experience to come.
Finally, the bamboo raft reached the dam, and its speed increased significantly as it rushed downstream.
As the current accelerated, the bamboo raft began to rock violently, as if it were about to throw people off.
Chen Zhiyao gripped the handrail tightly, feeling the strong inertia and impact. Her heart raced, and her breathing became rapid and tense.
Her eyes were fixed on the road ahead, watching the scenery rushing past on both sides, her heart filled with excitement and unknown fear.
As the current became more turbulent, the bamboo raft moved faster and faster, and the turbulence became stronger and stronger.
She gritted her teeth, struggling to maintain her balance, while simultaneously enjoying this unprecedented thrill.
Finally, the bamboo raft passed the dam smoothly, and Chen Zhiyao breathed a sigh of relief.
Her voice was almost hoarse from shouting as she got off the bamboo raft. She quickly took out a bottle of water from her backpack and gulped down several large mouthfuls.
The young woman who had been on the bamboo raft with her was in a much worse state. She wasn't wearing a raincoat and was almost completely soaked.
"Tangtang, over here!" Chen Weiqiang waved to his daughter as soon as he saw her.
While they were building the bamboo raft, the rest of the family had been waiting for Chen Zhiyao for quite a while.
Seeing that it was getting late and that two of the men were wet, Li Guang quickly led everyone back to a hotel near West Street in Yangshuo to check in.
This hotel has a great location, within walking distance of West Street in Yangshuo, and there are many good restaurants nearby.
After checking in, the evening is everyone's free time.
After playing all afternoon, all Chen Zhiyao wants now is to eat.
As soon as she put down her luggage, she excitedly led her family to West Street, which was not far away.
The food on West Street is one of its major features. The family strolled from one end of the street to the other, and ate their way to the other end as well.
Besides the beer fish we had yesterday, we tried all the other dishes: stuffed snails, Guilin rice noodles, Li River shrimp, Yangshuo baba (a type of pancake), Yangshuo oil tea, and Yangshuo kumquats.
After a satisfying meal, it was completely dark, but West Street was even more lively at this time.
The street was illuminated by colorful lights, and a wide variety of snacks and handicrafts were on display.
West Street boasts a unique architectural style, blending features of Lingnan and Western architecture, and possesses a strong local character.
A group of people strolled along West Street, soaking in its unique atmosphere.
On the third day, they visited the Peach Blossom Spring and Silver Cave, and watched the "Eternal Love" performance in the evening. It was a very fulfilling day.
On the fourth day, they finally arrived at the Longji Rice Terraces, which Chen Zhiyao had been eagerly anticipating.
Longji Terraced Fields refers to the terraced fields developed on Longji Mountain, located in Ping'an Village, Longji Town, Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County, Guangxi.
The Longji Rice Terraces are located at an altitude of 300 to 1100 meters, with a maximum slope of 50 degrees, making them a magnificent spectacle.
When Chen Zhiyao got off the bus, the scene before her eyes shocked her.
Looking down from above, she saw endless, cascading terraced fields, like a beautiful painting. Terraced Field 1, Terraced Field 2. This magnificent view was breathtaking, and everyone immediately took out their phones to take pictures.
Chen Zhiyao once again became the personal photographer for Grandma Chen and Yan Shuting. She felt that her photography skills had made a qualitative leap after the trip.
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