Hacky Sack

Last Day in Guangzhou

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July 16th 2011
Today we went on a tour of the western part of the city. We walked through the area and saw the area and a nice temple. Our tour guide was wonderful and explained every important aspect of the architecture. We had a wonderful dim sum lunch. I enjoyed the sweet and sour pork, and pig’s neck. We had a few items filled with custard that I loved! Our last stop was a temple that was made into a m ... read more

Asia » China » Guangdong » Guangzhou

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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