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Tag: China

  • Destination: China

    Official Name: The People’s Republic of China Established: 221 BCE (First imperial dynasty), 1 January 1912 (Republic established), 1 October 1949 (Proclamation of the People’s Republic)    Population: 1,400,050,000 (2019 estimate) Religion: 74% Atheist, 16% Buddhists, 2% Christians, 1% Muslims Language(s): Chinese   Capital: Beijing Order of Visit: Twenty-Ninth First Visit: 14 August 2006 Last Visit:…

  • World Trip 2006: Day 152 – Guangzhou to Hong Kong

    Sunday 27 August 2006 Highlights: 14 hour overnight train trip Continuing the train journey that started at 8 pm last night in Guilin, we arrived at Guangzhou from where we can commence our crossing to Hong Kong.   Despite the 14 hour train trip I was feeling good today; the train had air-conditioning and was…

  • World Trip 2006: Day 151 – Yangzhou to Guilin, China

    Saturday 26 August 2006 Highlights: Relaxing day in Yangzhou My last day in Yangzhou; a town that I have really enjoyed.   Getting up as late as possible since I have an overnight train later in the day I thought I’d check out the local shopping for any last minute gifts.

  • World Trip 2006: Day 150 – Yangzhou, China

    Friday 25 August 2006 Highlights: Learning tai’chi, ‘Chinese Lighting’ show Determined to push through the cold I have I today signed up for a course in tai’chi.   I learnt during the lesson why I sucked at ‘Simon Says’ however I did manage some of the forms. Our instructor showed us how tai’chi can be…

  • World Trip 2006: Day 149 – Yangzhou, China

    Thursday 24 August 2006 Highlights: Bike ride to Moon Hill, Magnificent landscape Today was a day to work the body (especially given the heat & humidity) with a bike ride into the surrounding areas and a hike up Moon Hill.   Luckily my chest pains seen to have left me (having fruit last night might…