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China Day1-2

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September 22nd 2006
22nd September 2006 Finally after all the preparation, injections, packing and the last minute rush to the Bank for currency that we thought could only be obtained when we arrived in China, the trip had arrived. I should explain at this point that we were travelling with my parents on a room only basis 2 week holiday with some tours pre booked for us. It could have got off to a better start ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing

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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