Chinese Flag in the bitter cold

Remainder of Beijing

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February 1st 2008
The remainder of Beijing was interesting to say the least. Of course we visited specific sites like the Forbidden City (which until recently had a Starbucks in side it... go figure!) and Tiananmen Square. One of my favorite parts was the Peking Duck; more affectionately called Beijing Caoya (Peking is the British name for Beijing back in the day). Definitely an AMAZING meal! Much of the Forbid ... 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