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Day 2

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October 24th 2016
Another full day! Up early to get on the road, and semi beat traffic to head to the Great Wall! But before we did that, had another great breakfast, western and Asian style. After that we headed to the Jade factory, where we saw a bit on how jade is carved and the grades of jade. And yes... I did buy something! we stayed for about an hour, you can shop in the huge store, or sit and relax at the ... 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