On the 1st October we set off on what we thought would be a 6 day bicycle trip to the rice paddies just north of Yangshuo, to Longsheng. After cycling for 6 hours on the first day, through farmer's fields, through a mountain pass and steep pathways that were never meant for bikes, we quickly decided that we would no longer aim for Longsheng. After cycling around in darkness with no idea of where we were, we accidently chanced upon the river we were aiming for, albeit on the wrong side! Luckily, a man was there with his bamboo raft! After purchasing 4 cold beers from the shop who happened to be next to the raft, the man took us down river to Xingping, using a flashlight to navigate between the boats sailing down the river! We decided to stay in Xingping for the night and make our way back the next day taking a different route. Needless to say we slept well that night!
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