forbidden city

BEIJING

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October 13th 2010
BEIJING We were unable to obtain landing permits for the airplane that had to be interchanged on a short term notice and were diverted to Japan. I was unaware that the airline, airplane, group, individuals, ... all needed permits in Beijing, Xian and Kathmandu. Therefore, I decided to take a commercial airline to Beijing splitting from the group and was joined by another couple from Chicago, Sha ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing » Forbidden City

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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