Two Travellers on a Wall

Forbidden Cities and Walls Which are Great

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September 19th 2006
Well, we can now say we have climbed the Great Wall (and we have 5 t-shirts and a hoodie to remind us in case we forget!!). And what a Great Wall it is. But first let me tell you about yesterday… We decided to see Tian’anmen Square first thing and then head to the Forbidden City which is directly behind the square. Tian’anmen (notice I know now the correct spelling) is the largest square in ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing

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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