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Somewhere over the arctic, then arriving in Beijing

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October 21st 2013
Flight was un-eventful service was very good - they kept the drinks and food coming, we all had the steak which was pretty good. Wes and Kirk discovered the lounge with all you can eat snacks and chocolate bars. We all managed to sleep for a few hours which will help with the jet lag. We land and go clear customs. After you land in Beijing you take a train to get your bags, that train is some kind ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing

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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