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Manchurian Border Tower
A visit to the town of Yong Ning on the border of Manchuria was my introduction to ancient Chinese architecture.
China Blog #2 - Excursions in Yanqing County
August 3rd 2010 Once the heat wave broke, we were able to do some sightseeing after teaching classes. This blog will feature photos from The Great Wall, Long Qin Dam and Gorge, Yong Ning Village on the Manchurian Border, and Downtown Yanqing (where the school was located). Warning: You will have to put up with an inordinate number of pictures of me, but this will probably be the last China blog installment where
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