Beijing by night

Beijing and Snowboarding!

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January 24th 2011
As accommodation was so expensive in Shanhaiguan, I decided the next day to head on to Beijing, where I'd meet up with Pete, Hannah, her boyfriend, and Pete’s elder brother Simon. Beijing was actually really nice, I only spent a day there, so didn't get to do all of the cultural shizz that I'm sure will be around forever. I'm sure I’ll see it sometime in the future! Instead Pete, Simon, and I ... read more

Asia » China » Dongbei

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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