Tag Archives: China

Destination: China

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Nathan

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): … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2006: Day 152 – Guangzhou to Hong Kong

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Nathan

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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Nathan

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 … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2006: Day 150 – Yangzhou, China

Posted on August 25, 2006 by Nathan

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 … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2006: Day 149 – Yangzhou, China

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Nathan

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. … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2006: Day 148: Chongqing to Yangzhou, China

Posted on August 23, 2006 by Nathan

Wednesday 23 August 2006 Highlights: Striking landscape After our last included meal of the trip (all cruise meals were included), we left the Ferry for our travels to Yangzhou.   We caught a flight on Xiamen Airlines from Chongqing to … Continue reading →

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