Yu Gardens

What beautiful gardens. You wouldn't believe that you were still in a major city when you are tucked away in these Gardens. I became the subject of many photos as I walked in the gardens. I had bought a shoulder bag with Chairman Mao on it along with "Service for the People" written in Chinese. All the Chinese had a good giggle and insisted on getting their picture taken with me. Shucks - a celebrity for fashion!

Taking the Train to Shanghai

March 5th 2008
Geo: 31.23, 121.47We took a train trip after 3 incredible days in Beijing - packed with adventure and activity. The train was very modern and comfortable (2nd class) and travelled throughout the day so we could enjoy the Chinese country side. Watching the Chinese countryside was fascinating. Every inch of land was developed. We passed cities, villages, industry and agricultural areas. It wa ... read more

Asia » China » Shanghai

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

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