China Travel Stories

Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted

Date: 2008-6-8 10:59:00 by unclechina; Tags: Sichuan Earthquake

A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.'(Mat2:18) May 12, 2008, a day that many wish never had, more than 70,000 lives lost and with more than 10,000 lives are still missing. Those who survived are either in hospital, or homeless. They can't believe that their beloved ones have gone. Some of th ... View Details

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The Ancient Town of Shuhe-An Idyll Far Away From the Hustle and Bustle of City

Date: 2008-5-21 6:44:00 by chinatravel; Tags: Yunnan

Tired of the hustle and bustle of city life, I was attracted by the Ancient Town of Shuhe, a compact village hidden in the forest located four kilometers to the northwest of Lijiang city in Yunnan province. And I explored it alone this spring. As expected, it relaxed and revived me with its tranquility of country life. Lying at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Shuhe, also Shaowu in Naxi l ... View Details

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My Unforgettable Day in the Forbidden City

Date: 2008-4-28 22:10:00 by lavender0108; Tags: Forbidden City

The sky is blue today. Compared to the frequent overcast weather in Beijing, it is really a fine day for a tour. After having our breakfast with the local specialty- Chairman Mao's Red-Braised Pork, we are going on our way. Our destination today is the Forbidden City, or the Imperial Palace. To enter the Forbidden City, we should pass the Tian'anmen Gate,where Chairmen Mao announced the establish ... View Details

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