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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: Xi'an
Date: July 7th 2011
Had a relaxing morning walking around Beijing. Checked out Tiananmen square...so packed! The communist party have been celebrating their 90th year so there was a big flag marking the dates! Went to the Foreign bookstore to get a phrase book...and maybe also look for a knew Rough guide of China...alas...they don't stock them! I'm not surprised as i'm sure it mentions something wrong ... read more
Date: July 7th 2011
Had a relaxing morning walking around Beijing. Checked out Tiananmen square...so packed! The communist party have been celebrating their 90th year so there was a big flag marking the dates! Went to the Foreign bookstore to get a phrase book...and maybe also look for a knew Rough guide of China...alas...they don't stock them! I'm not surprised as i'm sure it mentions something wrong ... read more
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