Guarding the entrance

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December 3rd 2006
So we headed to Qingyang Taoist Temple a couple of weekends ago. It looked like a pretty small complex on the outside but it was quite a big area inside. It was a really nice place to take a walk, look at some Taoist temples and spend a lazy afternoon. I don't really know much about Taoism so it would of been useful to have an English speaking guide with us. I did however enjoy it anyway ... read more

Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu

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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Fliss K

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An Edinburgh lass, I headed up to the Granite City to do some studying, drinking and p/t working. Having gone to India for six month's before University I had itchy feet the whole time. This wasn't helped by my choice of studies which was all about the Religion and politic's of other lands. After graduation I dabbled in student politics as a Sabbatical within the Student's Association. After having a lot of fun and learning some new things I realised I still had itchy feet so thought I would hot foot it to China to do a spot of teaching. After a fantastic year living in Chengdu, Sichua... full info

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