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Hua Shan Mountain

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April 16th 2006
Two hours away on the train, there’s a mountain called Hua Shan. It’s a huge draw for Chinese tourists, as it’s one of the five most famous mountains in China, with Taoist connections. Some little old ladies climb it almost everyday to pay homage to various things, and there are temples dotted around at the top. It’s 2200m above sea level, and absolutely beautiful. The most unusual thing a ... read more

Asia » China » Shaanxi » Xi'an

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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