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Mount Taishan

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July 22nd 2011
On July 23rd, we trekked up the Taishan mountain- the crown of the five most famous mountains in China. The day before, we learned a whole lot about the historical and natural beauty of Taishan, such as the 2200 stone cravings and how they were craved by the great emperors. This made the climb an enjoyable learning experience. As our bus brought us pass the First Gate to Heaven and into the Sec ... 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