looking north

Dali and the ring

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January 22nd 2010
We are still in Dali. Yesterday we rode a cable tram up the mountain, and had a romantic hike to a secluded scenic spot. Take note of the first picture for details. Today we hiked up on Canshan mountain to an incredible spot with a panoramic view of Erhai Lake and the city and the mountains. Then we walked 5 miles or so to the other end of the park, and rode a cable car down. The span on the ... 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