Man on Bicycle

Dali Belly

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October 28th 2006
For what was supposed to be a few days in Dali, eights nights seems a bit excessive. But such was the charm of the town, or rather of the Dali area. My initial impression of Dali was generally dismissive; it's fairly picturesque, and has enough back streets and cafes to keep most people interested. But that was it for me, it just seemed like another Chinese town rebuilt to bring in tourists. M ... 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