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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]
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] Blog: Western Hills of Beijing
Date: October 6th 2006
Summary: Like the Summer Palace the Western Hills are somewhere to escape urban life. Mr Chairman Mao Zedong also lived here for a brief time. The hills are divided in three magnificent parks. The botanical garden (we did not visit because it was overcrowded on saterday). We went to Xiangshan and Badachu. Also a little bit overcrowded, but still very nice to visit. Xiangshan, also called Fragant ... read more
Date: October 6th 2006
Summary: Like the Summer Palace the Western Hills are somewhere to escape urban life. Mr Chairman Mao Zedong also lived here for a brief time. The hills are divided in three magnificent parks. The botanical garden (we did not visit because it was overcrowded on saterday). We went to Xiangshan and Badachu. Also a little bit overcrowded, but still very nice to visit. Xiangshan, also called Fragant ... read more
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