Swimming In Lake Houhai Photo 2

Swimming In Lake Houhai

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July 3rd 2008
Today we went swimming at Houhai since our test for tomorrow got canceled. Tons of people warned us against this, but i read an article about how this is one of the coolest experiences you can have in beijing. when we arrived at the lake after a subway ride and a mile of walking, we saw tons of locals swimming. it was an awesome experience. i highly recommend it. It was a blast and, as of right no ... read more

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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