Forbidden City

Beijing

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September 17th 2008
Somewhat accustomed to Chinese culture, we were finally ready to leave Shanghai for new sights and sounds. We took a 12 hour, overnight train to Beijing. We had it made--our own room with 2 soft and comfortable beds. It was the best first train experience for the both of us! As soon as we found our hostel and checked in, we dropped our things and walked to the Forbidden City. The Forbidden ... 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