City Walls

Xi'an

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June 20th 2008
Upon arrival at Xi'an's train station, a softly-spoken tout swiftly pulled us from the thronging crowds in the hope of tempting us into a ride to his hostel. Fine by me - it was the splendid Bell Tower Hostel, one of the best I've stayed in anywhere, and perfectly located by the huge crossroads which marks the centre of town. Best of all was the social side - we shared our dorm room with a ... 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