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  • Western GrandCanyon HotSprings
    WINDENERGY | Jun 4, 2007 20:06

    Something about living in China gets under your skin. Whether it's the job opportunities friendly helpful people or the awesome chiseled rock faces inscribed with Chinese characters (Hanzi) I don't know. But living in a remote mountain village has brought about some unexpected changes to my complexion. Literally something has caused a tremendous outbreak of skin rash and pimples that must be the result of my Chinese diet.
    So I decided to do something about it. I figured if ...

  • Yesterday in Yibin
    JABAROOTOO | Oct 20, 2005 04:10
  • Sea of Bamboo     DSORIENTI
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Western Grand Canyon Hotsprings
WINDENERGY | Jun 6, 2007 05:34

Although this resort does have numerous soaking pools, fed by an authentic hot water spring, most of the pools are turned off. Because of the construction of a hydro-power dam, directly downriver, this resort will be submerged in less than 1 year. What I had hoped would be an enjoyable soak, turned into a mediocre, eventless day taking too many buses and wishing the water in the pools were warmer.

Jiudu Hotel in Yibin
WINDENERGY | Jun 6, 2007 02:26

If you like relaxing accomodation with plenty of recreational opportunities, then you should stay at the Jiudu Hotel in Yibin. There is a western restaurant, complete with international cuisine in the Oona Restaurant on the 3rd floor. Also, there is a KTV bar on the 16th floor of this hotel. Doubles start at 280RMB, and it is a far cry from your typical Chinese hotel in terms of service and quality.

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