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Arriving in Shenyang

(Bit of a long one!) Arrived in Shenyang 6pm Wednesday 29th August. Luckily the 4 hour train journey was bearable as I spent most of the time sleeping! (I was awake to catch some incredible views of the mountains tho!!) Our Graduation Ceremony and after party went on until 7am so I was left...

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emmarogers85 on September 3, 2007 from Shenyang, China

from the travel blog: Teach and Travel China - 6 Months

China Trip

source: 翻译公司 http://www.oktrans.cn Australia has launched the country’s biggest ever security operation ahead of the arrival of 21 world leaders, among them Philippine President Gloria Arroyo, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Summit this weekend, ABS-CBN Australia News Bureau reported...

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tonyyang123 on September 3, 2007 from Shanghai, China

from the travel blog: China Trip

Unforgettable China trip includes perfect record for Vikings

Fourteen days, eight airline flights and 17,840 miles later we're finally back home in the States, carrying with us a 4-0 basketball record to go along with a slough of unforgettable memories. The anticipation for us kept growing and growing, especially as we came closer to the end of our...

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tonyyang123 on September 3, 2007 from Shanghaimiao Muchang, China

from the travel blog: China Trip

Travel opens up new silk route for China

CHINA Union Pay, China’s own credit card, set up in 2002, is one of the fastest growing credits cards brands across the world, without any marketing campaigns about its buying power. The 34 million Chinese that travelled overseas last year all act as unofficial brand ambassadors. In...

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tonyyang123 on September 3, 2007 from Shanghainongchang, China

from the travel blog: China Trip

First day of training

Today was our first day of training - we had a tour of the school, and I was amazed by the facilities here. They have about 10 small music rooms with a piano in each room - proper acoustic rooms. There is also a dance studio and a few computer rooms. Every classroom has a huge flatscreen...

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arterra on September 2, 2007 from Dongguan, China

from the travel blog: China Adventure

Back in Chengdu

Sorry this didnt post at first, its a bit old now - but I will post a more recent one in the next few days. We are back in Chengdu now, and thankfully the weather has improved greatly. It had been raining for a few days so the temperature dropped, and the smog and pollution cleared enough...

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Jakeb on September 1, 2007 from Chengdu, China

from the travel blog: Siguniang Shan

1 week on...

Hi there, Here we are one week on, still in Dongguan! Yay! We've been finding our way around by taxi and generally trying to make ourselves understood (we will be able to challenge you all at charades when we get back!! The best one so far was when I was looking for some swimmers - the...

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arterra on September 1, 2007 from Dongguan, China

from the travel blog: China Adventure

back in Xiao Jin

So we've left Rilong for good on this trip, it turns out that we are not going to climb Siguniang shan right now. It has been one of the warmest seasons they've had and there is very little snow and practically no ice. We met up with a polish climbing team in Rilong looking to put up a first...

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Jakeb on August 28, 2007 from Chengdu, China

from the travel blog: Siguniang Shan

Day 29!

I cant believe tomorrow is my last full day in Beijing! This last week or so has flown by! I have spent alot of time in the classroom, working hard, but have also had plenty of time for fun! I visited The Summer Palace yesterday. Unfortunatly it was raining but I still really enjoyed it there!...

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emmarogers85 on August 27, 2007 from Beijing, China

from the travel blog: Teach and Travel China - 6 Months

Gagged and bound for Yangshuo

An effective tourist trap only requires a few vital ingredients. Take an area of stunning natural beauty ie. golden beaches, strolling countryside, breathtaking vistas or all of the above and you've got the makings of a tourist trap. Now add generous dollops of cheap hotels, restaurants and...

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Mal and Laura on August 27, 2007 from Yangshuo, China

from the travel blog: A bit of China and Vietnam

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