Iconic places..with many many many people

Beijing...national holiday...sweeping of the tombs

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April 6th 2014
Geo: 39.9165, 116.391A totally different day. Jaw dropping and mind blowing in every way.Going to China? Get a guide! And if you can get yourself one like Howard..do it, because he was a gem. A four year graduate of the University of Beijing (majoring in English and tourism), this cheeky, humorous "transient" was full of stories, information and insights. Howard was backed up by a dr ... 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