Looking through the Tower

The Great Wall - Wonder of the World

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May 26th 2008
We decided to celebrate our 29th anniversary by climbing The Great Wall. We weren't sure exactly what to expect, but it did not disappoint. We got up early and were the first visitors on the wall by 8:00 am Monday morning. We were not expecting as many steps along the wall as we encountered, but the climbs were worth it as it was truly a spectacular sight. It was quite a pleasure as we did n ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing » Great Wall of 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