Kieron's take on "Forbidden City"

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June 21st 2007
Brought the Furlongs up to speed; dragged 'em outta bed kicking & screaming at 6.45. Actually, neither achieved consciousness before 7, but the improvement was noted. The Rough Guide had warned that one needed a plan to tackle sprawling Beijing and, with a single ay to absorb the Chinese capital, I had devised a demanding itinerary and put on my Commie taskmaster boots. Citizens Furlong & Furlong ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing » Forbidden City

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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