Gate of Heavenly Peace

PR of China Pt1 - Past Dynasties, Pagodas, Pollution, Pumping PAs and People, People, People

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September 15th 2006
Hello all and welcome to one of our last (sob!) blog entries! The counter shows how long until we face the dark, cold winter of Blighty. Must say I (Becky) am looking forward to it as the cups of proper tea, Eastenders, fish and chips, roast dinners and cider will more than make up for it! So, China then... As you ... read more

Asia » China » Shaanxi » Xi'an

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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