Emperor's Tomb

Exploring Beijing

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September 15th 2008
Hello Everyone, We have finally made it to China! Beijing is an awesome city. It's a perfect blend of the old and the new. Today was filled with an awesome tour, led by a very knowledgeable guide. Our first stop was at a factory where they hand-make vases our of copper. We were able to watch people completing various steps of the tedious process, including hand painting the intricate vases ... 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