Cultural Show

Gotta Love China

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February 11th 2007
After a great breakfast and much talk about the visit of the rat the previous night, we set off on a walking tour of the surrounding villages- led by Tim. It was really nice to experience a taste of rural China, and to learn about their culture. The houses were extremely basic, with agriculture being the main local industry. However, whether seen as a good thing or not- the fastest growing indust ... read more

Asia » China

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more