Chongqing

Tiger Leaping Gorge trek and Yangzi River Cruise

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October 17th 2006
Well after such a great time in Yangshuo, I was a little concerned that I would be disappointed with Lijiang and Tiger Leaping Gorge - not a chance! Lijiang was beautiful. I stayed in the old town and had 2 days wandering around, shopping, eating local delicacies, venturing into Black Dragon Pool Park, watching Naxi (local minority group) dancing and listening to Naxi ancient music at a concer ... read more

Asia » China » Hubei » Wuhan

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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