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Wed 20 / 10

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October 20th 2010
Wed 20/10 Wow! I'm not one for big statements and I am always reluctant to endorse something for others but today was simply and possibly the most impressive 18 hours I can recall From the morning walk along the 5+ km trail of the Zhangjiajie National Park, the afternoon cable car into the heavens atop the pillars of Avatar fame or the evening 'cultural' show set in a natural valley between ... read more

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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