the great wall

Beijing

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September 29th 2010
24/09/2010 - 26/09/2010 Next stop was Beijing, China! Initially during the planning of my trip China was not one of the favorite countries I admit. But after reading more about it and hearing different stories I really grew into it and was looking forward to meet the new rising global and massive country. Plan is not only to visit the main cities but also try to get a taste of the 'less tourist ... 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