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Retrospective: World Expeditions "Backroads to Yangshuo" tour

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April 13th 2012
Now that I've complete the first part of this tour, it's probably worth noting a few of my observations. First, I should explain that I am actually doing an 18-day "China by Bike" tour, of which the first 12 days matches the "Backroads to Yangshuo" tour. Four of the six people in my tour group leave at this stage, with only two of us continuing for the full 18 days. So, what did I think ... read more

Asia » China

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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