Kerry, Sarra and tour guide at the Ming Dynasty Tombs

Beijing: Touring and the Olympics

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November 4th 2008
It was the great thinker, Confucius, that said: "when a friend comes from afar, is that not delightful?". The people of Beijing really took those words to heart surpassing themselves by showing extraordinary hospitality and offering an unforgettable welcome during the 2008 Olympics. As soon as we alighted from our train at Beijing Railway Station, there was a veritable taskforce of English-speakin ... 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