Temple of Heaven

Beijing, China

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August 11th 2011
It is currently August 11th, 2011 and I am on the train heading back to Suzhou from Beijing. After some thought and consideration, I’ve decided that my Beijing experience was nothing short of amazing. So get your coffee, I’ve got a hefty blog post for ya! My journey began on Monday August 8th. I had to get up very early to be able to finish up packing and take 2 buses and a taxi to the Suzhou ... 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