Great Wall of China



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Blog: Six Miles with the Ming Dynasty
Date: November 5th 2006

First Impressions

Thick yellow haze hangs in the air, hovering at eye level and drifting up to the gray, windowless buildings above. Relentless horns from passing motorist and jingling bicycles echo through the narrow Hutong alleyways. Another traffic jam perhaps? Senses come alive. Somewhere up ahead, a delicious aroma is wafting my way and...whoops.....I think I was very nearly jus ... read more







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