At the Wall

A Wall, a Palace, a City, a Stadium

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October 24th 2008
Beijing the famous city of smog, this description was certainly true on our first day. After we eventually found our hostel, we headed out to the Summer Palace for a relaxing afternoon at what was once the retreat for the Emperors away from the city. The Palace really was beautiful set in acres of ground and plenty of space to get away from the hoards of tourists. An enjoyable afternoon, shame ... 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