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Guilin, China

Guilin City Tours and Li River Day Cruises – Magical, Mystical & Surreal

“Be still like a mountain and flow like a great river.” Lao-tzu Guilin’s spectacular misty mountains and lush landscaping is unique both to China and to the rest of the world. Guilin has been an inspiration to Chinese poets and artists throughout the centuries. Guilin Attractions Guilin’s attractions include: Elephant Hill Fubo Hill Li River …

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Xian terra-cotta warriors, China

Xi’an and Terra-Cotta Warriors – One of the Greatest Archaeological Finds of the 20th Century

Underground Terra-Cotta Army Xi’an, China is home to one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. Its “Underground Army” features life-size clay Terra-Cotta Warriors. Built to guard the first Emperor of China’s tomb, it is estimated that there are over 8,000 life-size terra-cotta figures and horses buried here. The grave’s creators were buried alive …

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