Despite the sheer size of China's cities and the millions upon millions that live in them, unlike India, they never feel overcrowded. This can probably be put down to better infrastructure, public transport and cities expanding upwards. But despite the cities' burgeoning population, passing by the beautiful scenery of plentiful farmland on the train ride from Yichang to Zhangjiajie made you remember just how many people here still farm the land. I also saw lots of construction; of more railway bridges, of more apartment blocks, of more everything. You then think about the fact that not long ago, say 20-30 years ago, China was still considered a developing country. Looking around now, you wouldn't think so - the pace of change and improvement has simply been staggering and almost inconceivable for such a big country. Even
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