Soldiers doing Kung Fu

Bejing- first 3 days

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June 19th 2005
Greetings from Beijing, on the morning of our third day. First impression is that it is awesome! 15 million people! There is so much to see, do and learn. We have seen so many aspects of the city already, partly due to my (Jeff) parents who have the stamina for site seeing over 12 hours a day, and partly due to our guide, Kevin, who is very knowledgeable and proud of his city and country, and ... 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