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Inside the bird's nest  
   

Inside the bird's nest

For a few RMB, you can basically walk anywhere around the stadium.
Beijing

October 30th 2012
Day 1: The flight was delayed because of fog, so sitting on the tarmac we were served lunch. I hoped this wasn't an example of the food to come because it was very ordinary. Eleanor noted that it was no Etihad, but I didn't have to carry a chicken on my lap, so I was fairly confident that it was a professional outfit we were flying. Landing in the fog (or smog?), we couldn't see any ... read more
Asia » China » Beijing » Temple of Heaven

Chinese Flag 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
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