At the Park

Kunming

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April 1st 2006
From Yangshuo we headed back to Guilin for one night prior to our train ride to Kunming. It was to be a 22 hour overnight train. It was nothing. We brought snacks, some noodles and reading material. Along with a nice soft sleeper compartment (4 beds), we were set. We arrived early morning in Kunming and headed to our hostel. Although it was 6 am or 7 am, there was a very peaceful and clean vi ... 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