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Shanghai, China - maiden call

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April 9th 2014
24thMarch Shanghai, China Our first port of call in China is Shanghai (a maiden call), a fascinating city bursting with ancient tradition, culture and modern technology (that’s what the blurb says). The ship berthed a good hour from the city itself Shanghai is a popular tourist destination renowned for its historical landmarks such as The Bund (an elegant section of rive ... read more

Asia » China

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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