Outside the Big Goose Pagoda - Xian

Sweet and Sour - South China

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January 25th 2010
We really like China. It’s a far cry from where we’ve been. It’s like being back in the real world without having to go to work every day! There’s bins in the street and footpaths so no more near misses from tuk tuks. The hostels have HAIRDRYERS! AND 24 hour hot water. The public transport could be described as ‘delightful’ and the overnight trains are a dream. People are really friend ... read more

Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin

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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