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Day 7 & 8 - The Art District & More Hot Pot Adventures

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May 28th 2014
Beijing has an eclectic art district, known as 789 Art District. It’s set in a large industrial park, and there are small art museums, cafes, and outdoor sculptures spanning a large area. The art was rather dark and disturbing, but we had a semi-normal breakfast and real coffee! We spent most of the day there, and ate at Laker’s Pizza (Toby, this picture’s for you). Later that day, we figure ... 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