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Kunming side streets, Hunan Province, China
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Zibo, China: random city streets
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The Drum Tower, night market, and the Bell Tower in the ancient city of Xi’an, China
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Terracotta Warriors, Xi’an, China. Archaologists are still unearthing, reassembling and documenting miles and miles of terracotta statues. Bones of the terracotta artist/sculptors have been found among the ruins.
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The Great Wall of China – portion near Bejing that has been rebuilt since its original construction during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).
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Unique city of Qingdao where the 2008 Olympics torch was lit – central business district, east coast China. The red monument is called “Winds of May” marking WWI era reform movement.
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Cicada flies, abundant in China during Summer, are caught as food, using a long pole with a sticky end.
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For two amazing weeks we visited our oldest son, Adrian, where he lives and teaches in Zibo, China. Probably the best vacation we’ve ever had — lots of walking, motorcycles, buses, taxis, trains and planes. Incredible!
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