John and a Water Buffalo

Beatilying Hangzhou

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November 9th 2009
This past weekend was our second attempt at visiting the Beautiful West Lake, and I'm proud to say it was a resounding success. Even though this time our train tickets were a class lower than last time, and we stayed in the hostel dorms instead of the private room- it was still far superior to the last harrowing encounter. Every traveler in China can tell you many horror stories about taking the " ... read more

Asia » China » Hangzhou

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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