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0October 6, 2009
Guangzhou | China: National Day Parade & Celebration

During National Day in China, we were on the move, leaving Guilin on our way to Hong Kong via Guangzhou. As we lugged our increasingly weighty bags through the Guangzhou airport, we caught site of some of the National Day parade occurring in Beijing. Amidst the big cities, you sometimes forget the country is still [...]
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Guilin | China: Li River Beauty2October 6, 2009
Guilin | China: Li River Beauty

Tales of picturesque mountains nurturing a winding and beautiful river led us to Guilin, China and nearby Yangshuo. We arrived into Guilin International Airport just as the sun set, leaving the 45 minute ride into the Guilin city limits dark and illuminated sparingly by lamps along the roadside. Despite our dim transit, a full moon [...]
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2October 6, 2009
Xi’An | China: Terra Cotta Warrior Army

Another noteworthy highlight of our trip to China was definitely our visit to Xi’An, in particular the Terra Cotta Warrior Army. We were surprised to learn that the historical relic dating back to 210 BC, more than 2,000 year ago, was only first discovered in 1974 by some local farmers digging a well. The farmers [...]
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10October 5, 2009
Beijing | China: Things To Do In Beijing

1. The Great Wall: Certainly the most memorable experience of our trip to date. There are many options available ranging in time, money and convenience. We recommend the Jinshangling to Simatai leg, a 10 km trek that is moderate in difficulty and takes between 2 – 4 hours. Bus ride each way is 3 hours [...]
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Beijing | China: Shiatsu Foot Massage7October 2, 2009
Beijing | China: Shiatsu Foot Massage

One of the things I will always remember after leaving Beijing, is the amazing foot massage we were given. Even better, I ALMOST felt guilty, since it cost a mere 28 RMB ($4.11) for a dreamy 60 minutes. Rough? Yes. Painful during certain points? Yes, just a little. Worth it? Yes, every second. Would you [...]
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1October 2, 2009
Beijing | China: Brand Hounds & Bargain Hunters Unite At Silk Street Market

Manali had been informed on excellent authority (her Mum), that one must visit the Silk Street Market in Beijing. Manali’s Mother had organized a trip to the city within the previous year, and had a blast taking in the branded loot by the boat load at criminal prices. Based on this sound advice, we ferried [...]
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China | Mooncake Madness!0October 1, 2009
China | Mooncake Madness!

First of all, Happy National Day to all our Chinese readers! Not necessarily an “independence day” but this day is regarded by most people in the People’s Republic of China as a day, October 1st, 1949, when the defeated government fled to Taiwan, looting the treasury but closing the door to foreign intrusion in [...]
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9September 27, 2009
Beijing | China: Hiking The Great Wall!

Listen up folks! If and when you come to China, you simply MUST see The Great Wall, all 8,851 km of it! Okay, not the whole thing! Dating back to the 5th Century BC, the 10 Kilometers that Manali and I hiked from Jinshanling to Simatai is definitely the most memorable thing we have experienced [...]
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