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I think fifth grade was when I first learned about the Terracotta Soldiers. If I […]
Monthly Archives: October 2015
Birthplace may or may not be an exaggeration. It depends on your definition of China. […]
The birthplace of China
Since Pingyao was a merchant city, some merchants became fabulously wealthy. The most wealthy built […]
Raising our red lanterns
I’ve always wanted to visit a place like Pingyao. So many European cities have old […]
Walking through time
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It’s a momentous day. Today, Cindy and I are officially alone on our trip. The […]
On our own
Time for another day trip. With the advent of high-speed rail, places that were previously […]
End of the wall
Tangshan is best known as the site of the deadliest earthquake in modern history. On […]
A memorial
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Time to say our goodbyes to Beijing and Beijing family. But first, a final stop […]
Another family reunion
Unexpected time in Beijing. Time to visit the Summer Palace. In the 16th century, Chinese […]