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Xian

Turns out that this is a huge city of 6 million people. Not a sleepy village. Should have arranged for less time here (read: just big & industrial). The Terra Cotta Warriors are amazing though and well worth the visit. The scale of this emperor's tomb is mind-boggling. Apparently, he became...

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benjgolf on May 11, 2007 from Xi'an, China

from the travel blog: Tour de Asia

Beijing

We're starting off being kind to ourselves, staying at a western-friendly Marriott. While the language and cultural barriers in China are high, we were pleasantly surprised by Beijing’s awesome subway system. It proved to be an easy way to get around the city- better and cheaper than...

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benjgolf on May 10, 2007 from Beijing, China

from the travel blog: Tour de Asia

Hello,Beijing

oh,yeah!

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qiaoqiao88 on May 7, 2007 from Beijing, China

from the travel blog: qiaoqiao

Flight: Detroit-Chicago-Beijing

The adventure begins. I left the US with plans to meet up with my mom for a 2 week trip through China. She arrived in Beijing about 6 hours before I did but she waited for me at the airport- I was surprised to see a familiar face in the crowd.

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benjgolf on May 6, 2007 from Beijing, China

from the travel blog: Tour de Asia

The final countdown

Hi everyone, An update to let you know what's going on. I'm on May Day holidays for a week and then the final countdown to the end of school beings :) The weather is starting to get nasty (high humidity) so I'm not looking forward to the classrooms which only have fans. YIKES! Charles...

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KatrinaB on May 4, 2007 from Dongguan, China

from the travel blog: China Dreaming

Birthday greeting

Hi, A quick message to say happy birthday to my Mum. We were thinking of you today. Love Katrina & Charles

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KatrinaB on April 16, 2007 from Dongguan, China

from the travel blog: China Dreaming

Happy tour in China

Potala Palace Originally built by King Songtsen Gampo in the seventh century, Potala Palace is located on the Red Hill of Lhasa, Tibet. Destroyed by lightning and war, Potala Palace had been rebuilt by the Fifth Dalai Lama in 1645. Since then, Potala Palace has become the seat of Dalai Lamas...

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Jessie-Chang on April 13, 2007 from Lhasa, China

from the travel blog: Happy tour in China

Travel in China

Dear all, do you like travelling in China. We travel agency in Chengdu can supply you various kinds of tour in China. Any problem,feel free to contact me.

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Jessie-Chang on April 13, 2007 from Chengdu, China

from the travel blog: Happy tour in China

I am now in Beijing

Tomorrow is the official start of the beijing to Paris ride at Tiananmen Square at 8.00am Together with me is 2 Australian women Ulla from Perth and Heather from Melbourn.

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beijing2paris2london on April 9, 2007 from Beijing, China

from the travel blog: Beijing2paris and beyond....Yes,Malaysia Boleh!!!!

Weird weather

Hi everyone, Happy Easter! You can forget here when Easter is because there's just about nothing to remind you. Charles and I saw some Easter Eggs at Metro (wholesale shopping warehouse) last week and that's been about it. I hope you all have a lovely long weekend at home and think of me...

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KatrinaB on April 2, 2007 from Dongguan, China

from the travel blog: China Dreaming

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