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Longi Rice Terraces

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April 6th 2009
On arrival at Longji it was pouring rain and after only five minutes trekking to our lodgings for the night we were glad of our plastic macs and oh so stylish green ponchos! As we climbed up the mountainsides we had to navigate the river of rainwater flowing down the steps. Next morning we set off on our six hour trek through the Longji Rice Terraces a bit disappointed that it was misty and wet b ... read more

Asia » China

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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