Summary

This is not really a walking story, but it's a good story, so it's worth including.  And we did have a walk around Baisha village where we bumped into Doctor Ho (no, not "Doctor Who"), made famous by Michael Palin's "Himalaya" BBC TV programme just a few months previously.

This was a day's bike ride from Lijiang, taking us through the suburbs of the expanding tourist centre before crossing the open plain along a busy highway, then through a string of villages to the slopes of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.  Although it's a long story, it was an entertaining trip, and there are lots of great photos!

• I’ll remember most our meeting with Doctor Ho, but "Robin Hood" came a close second!
• The best bit was the musical entertainment in the centre of Baisha
• The worst bit was having to turn back as we were climbing the slopes of the mountain  
• The funniest aspect was "Robin Hood " playing a tune on his flute for us
• This was a reminder that a long cycle ride can be uncomfortable - but it gets you further than walking!
• This took us into the real Chinese countryside for the first time, and through some typical villages
• We noticed particularly the new tourism developments along the way
• A useful tip when visiting Yunnan - take some family photos with you
• Also remember to read the guidebook before you go, so you don't miss some of the highlights.

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Contributed by:  Andrew Llanwarne