Sean is the first person to open shop in the Gorge, first Guesthouse in the Gorge, first English-speaking person in the Gorge, first person to marry a beautiful foreigner, first person to do business with foreigners, coupled with a special philosophical ability to communicate with people from all walks of life. Sean may be disabled but is a strong and reliable mountain guide. Sean is one of the few residents who really takes heart in protecting the Tiger Leaping Gorge and is continually rallying support for the poor!

　

Recommended by CCTV3 in 2004 and CCTV2 in 2006.

There was a naughty Boy,

and a naughty boy was he,

He would not stop at home,

he could not quiet be -

He took in his Knapsack

A Book full of vowels

And a shirt with some towels -

A slight cap for night cap -

A hair brush,

Comb ditto,

New stockings

For old ones

Would split O!

　- John Keats -

Water is essential !

At least a litre in winter, two in spring and autumn and three in the summer. Sufficient water is critical to your health and safety as well as your enjoyment of the hike. I cannot stress this enough. It is best to wear several thin layers for hiking as you will soon warm up. Don't forget a hat and sunscreen whatever the season and sunglasses are also a good idea as the ultraviolet is quite strong. You will need a torch and toilet roll for that urgent call of nature in the middle of the night! Matches or a lighter to burn any paper used along the trail is also a good idea. No matter what the weather may be, you have to bring a rain coat and good pair of trekking boots. If you want to climb the Haba mountain, take a look at what we wore in the photo below! You must have some good clothes like feather fine hair clothes, a strong backpack, warm water bottle (2-3 litres), waterproof mountaineering boots, warm socks,  warm glove, headlight, sunglasses. The Sean's small store at Sean's Guesthouse sells basic toilet roil, batteries, water, soft drinks, beer and chocolate .The linen at Sean's Guesthouse is very clean - guarantee change every night. Qiaotou has a good selection and you can get your chocolate or snacks at the Gorged Tiger Cafe & Guesthouse, directly opposite the  Gorge Ticket Office. The Gorged Tiger Cafe can also do a packed lunch for you, has internet access, book exchange, luggage storage, maps and info in English from its Aussie owner - me - Margo! Beds at Sean's each have an electric blanket but in winter you'll need a warm jacket to enjoy stargazing through our powerful telescope on the stone terrace. At the moment, Sean has internet access so you can contact home. If you have finished reading a book, you may swap it for another at Sean's. Or put on your favourite music tape/CD/VCD/mp3/iPod in our sound system.

If you feel this website is informative, please let Sean know!