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Beijing - Our First Taste of China

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April 13th 2017
I think it's fair to say that Paul and I were both a little nervous about our trip to China. Despite good intentions our Mandarin was below the most basic level which isn't great since the language barrier is the single biggest issue for foreigner travellers in China. That coupled with the expected cultural differences left us both a tad apprehensive. The Lonely Planet's advice for first time trav ... 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