The Great Wall, Simitai.

Beijing, Me & Mao.

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June 11th 2007
Well I guess that China’s rail system is as indicative as anything, of the countries contrast and diversity, as my most recent journey was much more civil. The twelve hours from Xian was a glowing, example of Chinese efficiency. I may have cut it a little too fine arriving on the platform, as I had to board the train as it was in motion, but once I was on board things were quite different, clea ... 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