Reserve Lions

Just outside the Outer Court

November 11th 2007
Jing Shan Park just north of the Forbidden City seemed to meet all of the requirements to start my day of exploration of what is left of Imperial China. After all, the pavilions on top of the hill at the center of the park command a perfect bird’s view of the Forbidden City below (Officially named “Palace Museum” by the Chinese government). Perhaps the most interesting part of the experien ... 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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Luis E. Estrada

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Hello! Welcome to my travelblogs! More than anything, these blogs are a means for capturing my thoughts and experiences as I wander the World. Though they are now useful for sharing these experiences with friends and family, I hope that they will also help me relive the experiences someday when my memories become dulled by time. I have been fortunate enough during my lifetime to have straddled the developing and developed areas of the planet. During my childhood in my native El Salvador, I was amused but extremely curious about these strange visitors that a... full info

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