Flaming Mountains

Land farthest away from the seas

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May 3rd 2001
Xinjiang is an interesting place to visit. According to one of the guide book, "This is the vast land farthest away from the seas yet full of profound traditions and vitality...." In the few days we were there, we experienced very hot weather in one day, and touched snow in another day. We even witnessed a hailstorm. ... 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