Me at the front of the boat

Yangshow, Yangshaw, Yangshee.. Oh, Yangshuo

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November 12th 2006
Yes thats right. Bev can not remeber the pronunciation of the city which would become the highlight of our trip. She was able to pronounce Yangshuo every single possible way but the right way. But whats in a name. The important part was we were going to see a city south of Guilin in the heart of the Li River Valley. Famous for their beautiful hills, rivers and boat rides. Although very touri ... 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