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More than a Road

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Steve

At the mention of the ‘Silk Road’ a sole begins to conjure up a picture of camel caravans piled high with exotic merchandise gliding over sand dunes, from a sole romantic palm filled oasis towards the next. Tall, rugged looking, … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Extras – Part 2

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Steve

Lijiang sits in a very broad and nondescript valley surrounded by mountains and arriving all through the brand new section of local community does not make a terrific impression. We went directly to our hotel, which is invisible off the … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Extras – Part 1

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Steve

We do it! We booked a package deal tour to Kunming, Dali and Lijiang for China’s National evening holiday 7 days considering this would consider the fuss away from traveling all through this busy week! We experienced the short itinerary … Continue reading →

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Yesterday in Yibin

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Steve

From my hotel room I looked across the round about surrounding the freshly painted Grand Viewing Pavilion, once the geographical middle of Shuifu. Modern music from numerous boutiques and shops below competed for my attention and mingled with the ringing … Continue reading →

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COLOURS OF CHONGQING — FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Steve

My mom had given me many advise on what to take with me and what to expect when I arrived in China. She had spent 6 months studying Mandarin in Beijing during 1986, and traveled near to the country before … Continue reading →

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