Day 209 to 221 (Aug 26 - Sept 7) China - Xi An and Beijing

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September 7th 2006

Published: October 6th 2006

blog by Dave & Bronia Xi'an It didn't take us long to discover that there's more to this city than just the Army of Terracotta Warriors for which it is famed. It is surrounded by an ancient wall for a start - which is in itself a monument that can be climbed and walked along. It is a spectacular vision as you approach the city limits with vast elaborate watchtowers dotted evenly along its l... Read Full Entry

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Bronia & Dave

BnDxplore2006

We’re a couple in our 30's who met working for the same company in Chelmsford, Essex in the UK. Bronia is a Canadian/British hippychick hailing from Vancouver who loves the outdoors. Dave grew up in Billericay, Essex and loves his sport, music and the odd ale with the requisite "doner kebab". In 2005 we decided we'd had enough of narrow-minded corporate nonsense and became determined to change our current view on the world by travelling to see it. We are taking this trip to enjoy life, open our minds, feed our souls and learn as much as we can. Join us on our journey..... ... full info

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Chinese Acrobats

Beijing, China

Spinning plates of Chinese Acrobats

Beijing, China

Bicycle pyramid of girls - Chinese Acrobats

Beijing, China

Tiananmen Square

Beijing, China

Chairman Mao's Mausoleum in Tiananmen Square

Beijing, China

Monument to the People's Heroes with Forbidden City gate in background - Tiananmen Square

Beijing, China

Main gate to Forbidden City with Chairman Mao's portrait - Tiananmen Square

Beijing, China

Colour of Forbideen City is stunning

Beijing, China

Forbidden city is a maze of temples, residences, water gardens and open terraces

Beijing, China

Forbidden City main complex

Beijing, China

Main throne room for emperor in the Forbidden City

Beijing, China

One of the many courtyards in the Forbidden City

Beijing, China

Beihai Park in foreground - Forbidden City in background within city wall

Note the green buildings within the Forbidden City are covered in scaffolding & mesh for 2008 Olympics Beijing, China

White Dagoba and Jade Islet in Beihai Park

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Detail of White Dagoba in Beihai Park

Beijing, China

Bicycles in Beijing

No longer 9 million bicycles in Beijing as the song goes. Now the car rules and dominates every street corner as bicycles become fewer each year.

Forced Shop #1 - The Jade Shop

Beijing, China

Changling Ming Tomb

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View of other Ming Tomb in distance within the Burial valley

Beijing, China

Forced Shop Stop #2 at Cloisone Factory

Although each factory stop was 'forced' on us - the process of watching them make each item was in itself fascinating. Beijing, China

Climbing the Wall that is not Badaling !

Check out the steepness! Our calves are burning at this point. Beijing, China

6th October 2006

Patty and Whitney
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Hi Bronia and Dave!!!!
Hi Guys, I am so glad that Yuko shared this with us. I hope you are enjoying the world. I know, how could you not!! Take care and all the best. I hope to see you soon and meet this great guy (Dave). You deserve all the happiness the wold has to offer. Patty and Whitney

6th October 2006

Claudia
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Hello
Really great to see something of China this way. It must be great to travel through this country. I must say, I am a little bit jealous. In Holland the weather is really bad and it is really busy here. Speak to you soon. xxx Claudia PS. Michiel says hello...

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