FULL MOON PADDLE . WHEN | WHERE 7:15 p.m. Aug. 5-7 at Carmans River Canoe and Kayak II, 2979 Montauk Hwy., Brookhaven. Launch at 8 p.m., return at 10. Reservations ...

Moon Hill near Yangshuo 1993.[Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn] Baisha Valley and the Yulong River made for excellent off-road experiences.

The Yulong River and the riverside town of Yangshuo have similar dramatic scenery and are more peaceful than the tourist-thronged Li River and the city of Guilin.

Landscape from Moon Hill 1999.[Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn] Connecting Yangshuo with the Li River, West Street has existed in different forms for over 1,400 years.