Hard at work and the suns only just rising

Crazy brain cell killing wine - the return of the killer hangover!

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July 28th 2008
My favourite place in China so far. Stayed in 2 different places in Yangshuo, the first in the town, in the 'Fawlty Towers' hotel, a short walk from the shopping markets and restaurants. And the river. The second in a small guesthouse called the 'Outside inn' around 5km outside the town and in the most beautiful setting. So, as we arrived into Yangshuo relatively late, our guide gave us a bi ... 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