great wall

Beijing

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September 21st 2008
Just about to leave Beijing. Its been a fun few days. Some things have been a bit of a let down while others have been surprisingly enjoyable. The journey obviously started at beijing airport. All pretty smooth. Found my way to the bus as instructed and headed for the train station. From there i was supposed to get a taxi and show him the directions i'd been emailed as no taxi drivers speak englis ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing

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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