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March 30th 2006
Xian is home to the Terracotta Warriors. And it is one of the previous capital cities. Having taken a lovely overnight train we were greatful to arrive in another nice Hostel. China surprisingly has great accommodation contrary to reports and the dorms are the best we have stayed in. Being China you get a duvet. This is definitely a luxury I have missed from home. Although in a hot country ... read more

Asia » China » Shaanxi » Xi'an

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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