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Gardens Of Suzhou

June 1st 2010
Suzhou is an ancient city, best characterized by its numerous gardens and canals throughout. There are also plenty of historic stone bridges. Since the Song dynasty creating and maintaining gardens has been a staple in this town, aided by the often warm and humid environment. It's only a half hour west of Shanghai. I arrived in the evening and staked out a hostel near the train station. It was ... read more
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Chinese Flag 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
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