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The Great Wall part2

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June 24th 2007
Everyone I know always says that they would love to go and see the Great Wall. I myself was looking forward to it. Nothing however can prepare you for the scale, size, and beauty of the place. I was at Balding, the most touristy place on earth, but It still didn't take away from my amazement of the place. At the bottom of the main entrance gate, there is a cable car(75yuan). Most people however ... read more

Asia » China » The Great Wall

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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