The Great Wall

Beijing Day 2

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June 27th 2011
Today in China… We went to the Ming Tombs and the Great Wall and I enjoyed traveling and sightseeing in Beijing. First thing’s first. Breakfast at the hotel was delicious. We had a full meal that was really good for a hotel breakfast. I actually think this place is a 4-star hotel. It’s pretty nice. After breakfast we got an early start on the day and hopped on the bus. Our ride was about on ... 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