The 3 of us got bikes and headed off randomly out of Yangshao to wherever the road would take us. Saw some pretty cool stuff en route - ducks, farmers, buffalo etc. The countryside was actually fairly flat considering there was the little peaks everywhere - once you stayed between them! There was loads of people out farming the land, and all we could see was hills and peaks all around. After about an hour and a half - we decided to try and find where the kayaking finished so we could hang by the river and avoid the midday heat. A little late, we found the place around 1pm, got some snacks for lunch and chilled out by the river for nearly 3 hrs - even got to take a nap ! The journey back was going to be rough - as there was a little bit of hills - so the 21 speed came in handy. Saw more of the same, and stopped for pictures when the scene was right. 
The roads got busier as we approached Yangshao as you would guess, and also is was a busy tine - schools were finished etc. The final approach to the town was pretty mad - as you can see in the video clip!After a very satisfying day - chilled out by the river with a beer and met a local girl who owns a cafe in the city - so had a few beers there later that night after a good dumpling dinner that was very cheap.
Saturday was our last day in Yangshao, as we had to head back to Guilin that evening to get the overnight train to Shenzhen, on the border with Hong Kong. Climbed one of the largest peaks that is right on top of the town which was a very tough climb - but rewarding and made for some great pictures. We were lucky enough to be joined by Casse, a student from south China who was also in the hostel, which allowed us to ask the locals for directions. 
Coming down the peak was almost as tough - but could have been dangerous as we nearly stepped on a snake ! He was a large green one who seems to have he's head stuck on one of the rocks. Travis actually stepped over him without seeing - I shudder to think what might have happened if he had stepped on it. Proved a great picture moment - until he got he's head out and darted so fast it was scary! Who knows what else was up there !
The bus back to Guilin was grand - had an hour to spare before getting the overnight train for the 12hr journey to Shenzhen Saturday night. Was much more comfortable with the train this time - and there seemed to be a way more westerners on it so less staring by the locals. The timing was better too, from 10pm to 10am - so got a good nights sleep to be fully charged for our last day on the mainland, and the border crossing to Hong Kong!
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