Now Two of the Women

Higher Still on Yulong

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October 23rd 2007
The third day of our tour, while based in Lijiang, comprised an ascent of Yulong Xueshan, and a visit to Su He Ancient City, not far from Lijiang. While the ascent by cable-car to 4,506 m is simple and quick, the logistics of accessing a berth in the car are a nightmare, given the massive numbers of tourists (mostly in tour groups like us). Having arrived at the base, we were first taken away to ... 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