Fugong

The Great Bingzhongluo Adventure

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September 28th 2012
Day 1 Like any great trip, day 1 is always a day of preparation. This was to be a hiking only trip, so it made it slightly easier to prepare for. This time my inventory included: gas stove, pot and pan, tent, sleeping bag, pad, Gortex boots, clothing for all weather (hot, cold, sun, rain, snow), essential trekking gear (compass, headlamp, firestarter, etc.), Nook, iPod, and a lot of food items. I ... read more

Asia » China » Yunnan

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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