Views from Pang La

Heading to the border, Tibet

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September 24th 2005
Hi, After the trek I found myself without wheels to get to the border. My Land Cruiser carried on without me, and I had to hitch hike my way. The problem is that most cars in this region are full of tourists who paid money for their ride, and they are not happy for free travelers making their car packed. After waiting for a long while at the exit of the national park arrived a jeep that brought so ... read more

Asia » China » Tibet

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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