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Our lovely Chengdu neighbourhood friend Sandy decided to take us for a visit to the lovely historic village of Huanglongxi, which I believes means something about a yellow stream.  It is a beautiful place on the river with many streams, waterfalls, sculptures, boat rides, fantastic shops, pavilions, tea houses and is often used as a set for movies and TV shows. 

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Kelsey posing by one of the streams.

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Angie up the stream near the waterfall.

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Sandy relaxing by the river at the teahouse.
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Others relaxing playing mahjong before or after lunch.
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Relax over tea.
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Wander down the ancient restored streets.
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Sandy liked the stuffed toys.
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Kelsey relaxing by a pond.
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Lots of people are wearing the pretty wreaths made by locals women. Even men wear ones with flowers and fern fronds for shade.
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All dressed up with a matching wreath.

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Kelsey at the fountains.
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Because the village has so many shows filmed here it is filled with costume shops.  For around $1.50 you can rent a costume from ball gowns, traditional historic costumes, wedding attire, to mao suits are available.

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Getting Kelsey in to costume.
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Gorgeous Sandy in her Empress's dress.
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A beautiful bride.
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Kelsey as the empress.
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The Dowager Empress??
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The cutest for last!
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My empress daughter and myself. Now we are in a rush to catch a bus for the hour ride back to the city. After delays we find a brand new limo for private hire for a cool air conditioned ride back to town for $10 for the one hour trip right to our door. And he even played fantastic music!



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