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Saturday, September 1. 2007
And on to the Silk Road
Xi'an is the the official start of the Silk Road from the Chinese end.
So, the journey along the Silk Road begins with a visit to the monument marking the start.
Pity only going as far as Kashgar this time....
Silk Road Monument
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Map of the Silk Road
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1st Camel Ride
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So, the journey along the Silk Road begins with a visit to the monument marking the start.
Pity only going as far as Kashgar this time....
Silk Road Monument
Map of the Silk Road
1st Camel Ride
Tuesday, August 28. 2007
Great Wall
Ahhh... the Great Wall...
Have been to it before, but it is still impressive to see again.
Last time around when I was in China visited Mutianyu, this time Simatai. Simatai has a lot less tourists, makes it a lot nicer to visit. It has also been restored less so can get a better feel for what it is really like. Part of it is only a narrow run down path, it's not all like the majestic photos of the restored sections.
Have been to it before, but it is still impressive to see again.
Last time around when I was in China visited Mutianyu, this time Simatai. Simatai has a lot less tourists, makes it a lot nicer to visit. It has also been restored less so can get a better feel for what it is really like. Part of it is only a narrow run down path, it's not all like the majestic photos of the restored sections.
Continue reading "Great Wall"
Monday, July 30. 2007
Off to the Silk Road
Now have flights and travel booked for heading back to China. Going to do the Chinese part of the Silk Road for a few weeks.
Away from the current rain of Wellington, instead the sand desert of China, yay.
Better get visa sorted out tomorrow....
Away from the current rain of Wellington, instead the sand desert of China, yay.
Better get visa sorted out tomorrow....
Friday, July 27. 2007
Holiday Bookings
Have leave from work all lined up for my next holiday, just waiting the quote back for flights etc.
Heading off in 4 weeks time.
Was considering Mongolia again, but the plan is flying off to China and doing the Silk Road.
Heading off in 4 weeks time.
Was considering Mongolia again, but the plan is flying off to China and doing the Silk Road.
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