![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_1537-1038x576.jpg "Grand Wash")
I did not have any specific expections about Capitol Reef National Park. So, I was pleasantly surprised about the beauty of this park. Continue reading A capital reef in Utah
Tag Archives: Hiking
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First snow, then sunshine
Today, I basically experienced all seasons at some point #8211; except for summer, which would have been the season I expected to experience. Continue reading First snow, then sunshine
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_0929-1038x576.jpg "Big Spring Canyon Trail")
Canyons of a different kind
I have also visited today’s target, the Canyonlands National Park, already before. During my last visit, however, I explored the Island in the Sky – ans this section of the park is completely different to the Needles District which I visited today. Continue reading Canyons of a different kind
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Stone Arches and Paintings
Now starts the first leg of my cross-country trip with a rental car. My first stop was in Moab (that I already know from my previous stay). Continue reading Stone Arches and Paintings
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2687-1038x576.jpg "Yulong River")
Highlights of China
In October 2016, it was time to explore a region of which I did not know much about before: China. I spent three weeks there, exploring some of the most well-known sights of this country.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161026_161533.jpg "Hong Kong Harbour")
Hikeable Hong Kong
Hongkong is a true cultural melting pot: With its skyscrapers, it resembles an American city, and the doubledecker busses remind me of London. At the same time, the Chinese-Asian influence is very well noticable – and in the hinterland there are some great hiking opportunities. Continue reading Hikeable Hong Kong
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2790-1038x576.jpg "Longji Rice Terraces")
Rice terraces as high as skyscrapers
Today, we hiked the Longji rice terraces. I expected a rather leisurely stroll through the rice fields, with some undulations – but that was maybe too naïve. Instead, we had to climb some more stairs. Continue reading Rice terraces as high as skyscrapers
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2725-1038x576.jpg "Li River")
The surreal mountains of Yangshuo
The karst hills of Yanshuo are indeed extraordinary – I have never seen anything like it. The numerous hills are dotting the landscape, in seemingly endless rows, one after the other. We have explored this region by bike and on some short hikes. Continue reading The surreal mountains of Yangshuo
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161019_135640-1038x576.jpg "Plank Road in the Sky")
The (allegedly) most dangerous hike in the world
Today, a cycling tour on the Xi’an city wall was actually on our itinerary. However, one member of our group proposed to go hiking at Hua Shan instead. This proposal was greeted with some enthusiasm, and so seven people (of our group of nine) ended up spending their day on the mountain instead of the city. I was one of these seven. Continue reading The (allegedly) most dangerous hike in the world
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2407-1038x576.jpg "Shaolin Temple")
The Skilful Shaolin Monks and the Magnificent Song Shan
We spent the last one-and-a-half days at the Shaolin Temple, learning a bit about its history (and Kung Fu), as well as enjoying the beautiful Song Shan mountain. Continue reading The Skilful Shaolin Monks and the Magnificent Song Shan