Rocks Are Meant For Climbing - Part II Yangshou

Finally, we arrived at our climbing destination, Yang Shou. 

Yang Shou, with it's picturesque padi fields, rivers and mountains, is a stark contrast to the melancholic, Guang Zhou, peppered with it's grey and dreary buildings. Not to mention the hoards of people crowding the streets and subway versus the bellowing of the cattle in the background, as we focus on our climbs. 

Here, the real action begins.

Rainy streets of Yang Shou. But not too wet to dampen our moods for climbing!

Breakfast @ Yang Shou.

Alex the  澳门仔。 

Tiam Peng, aka Bao king (包大王. Tries all sorts of bao everyday. Surprisingly he does not look the least like one.

Having a picnic at the crag - but where's the food? Adrenaline would do!

Hmmm... what shall I climb today? 

6C+ route at White Mountain, 白山。

Another battle scar to add to his already plenty collection.

Washing muddy feet in the river. 

Ninja belayer. Guess who?


Yang Shou - paddy field and mountains galore.

The renowned Moon Hill aka 月亮山.

Fearless Melvin piloting the Big Aeroplane, 大飞机 (6C+) at Twin Gate Mountain, 同门山. I assure you, this route is not for the faint-hearted. 

Local climber babes chilling at the crag.

Brave the scorch at White Mountain, 白山.

Too hot to climb.

Alex @ Wine Bottle Hill, 酒瓶山.

My moo moo friend.

The entire place is literally made up of mountains and hills!

Climbing until sunset almost everyday.

I LOVE the great outdoors!

Every climbing adventure should end with a meal like this!

Homeward bound - waiting for overnight bus at Yang Shou station.
Can't wait for our next climbing trip!