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Driving me up the wall

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June 22nd 2015
What a way to spend a Monday morning. Got to stage 4, which is quite steep. And this was a quiet day! Visited tomb of 4th Emperor the an a quick view of the Birds Nest Olympic Stadium. Off out in search of a pub, easier said than done... ... 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