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Shanghai Surprise

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October 17th 2008
Talk about a whirlwind. Had an interesting flight in Business Class on China Eastern. Needless to say, I was the only Caucasian in business class. I was looking forward to relaxing but the state of the plane and the fact that the flight attendants struggled with English made for an interesting ride. Eventually I did arrive safe and sound, so no complaints. The hotel was gorgeous. If ever in ... read more

Asia » China » Shanghai » Xujiahui

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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