Rice terraces

Rice with that?

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July 8th 2006
Longji Rice Terraces: I was really excited about this part of the trip as I had read a bit about it. The rice terraces were about 4 hours away from Yangshuo. So once again quite an early start. We did most of the journey by public bus, which was quite fun. A few quick facts: The rice terraces offer breath taking views all year round, the coulors of the rice terraces depends on the season.Summer ... 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