China-Village Homestay

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October 1st 2012
Oct. 1 National Day Last night we were treated to a Tang Dynasty 617-905 AD cultural show and dumpling dinner. The Tang was the peak of wealth in this area, and Xi'an was the capital city. Costumes were very elaborate, and women's hair was piled high on their heads. They performed about six dances, and the musicians played traditional instruments with unique sounds. One man had some sor ... read more

Asia » China » Shaanxi » Xi'an

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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