The Lama Temple gate

Lama Temple

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November 19th 2012
Went and checked out the Lama Temple this weekend. We missed Lama Temple last weekend because it closes around 4p.m. and we didn't get into the city in time. We've been trying to do some sight seeing at least once every two weeks, so even though we were pretty tired on Saturday morning, we got up early and headed out. The temple was very easy to get to. There is actually a subway stop c ... 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