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New Years in Chengdu

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January 2nd 2013
Having been to Chongqing a lot over the past 6 months, I thought it was time to check out Chengdu. It was about a 4 hour bus ride. But, we had a 3 day weekend for Western New Year...so, it was time to check it out..the sights, the food and of course PANDAS! Chengdu has a definite different feeling that Chongqing...they both are known for their spicy food and ridulous rates of construction rig ... read more

Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu

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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