Hikers enjoying a break at a refreshing river spot

Hiking in Medog of Tibet

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June 25th 2014
The remote area of Medog in Tibet is becoming an increasingly popular site for hikers, with a highway set to open the area in 2012, many intrepid travelers are taking the opportunity to visit China's last county without paved roads before it is linked to modern civilization. Located in the southeastern part of Tibet, on the region's Indian boarder, the only way to reach Medog is to climb o ... read more

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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