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China

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Why Rabbits Were Kept Out Of China

Saturday, 5 May 2007 | Views [684] | Comments [3]

It is rumoured that during the Goreng Dynasty, Emporor Nazi Goreng witnessed a rabbit with fiery red eyes whilst on an expedition to the "Com Lou" village.  Historians have since discovered the rabbit simply suffered from mixamatosis, which ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures


China and Champion Guides

Tuesday, 1 May 2007 | Views [342] | Comments [1]

China boasts some of the best tour guides in the world.  Ping Mao who leads groups into Tiger Leaping Gorge with his trusted mule "Pancho" has for instance won the top international award for herding 4 years running by rounding 493 wild boars, ... Read more >

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Yangshou - What Do Chinese Eat for Breakfast?

Wednesday, 25 Apr 2007 | Views [1744] | Comments [3]

China is a place where breakfasts know no bounds.  For instance, it would not be uncommon to expect rice, noodles, and cinnamon scrolls.  On the other hand, Chinese indulge in watermelon, oatmeal, and occasionally dog meat infused with grapefruit juice.... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating


Tiger Leaping Gorge - Just Mind Your Step

Sunday, 22 Apr 2007 | Views [389] | Comments [2]

It would be easy to mistake tiger leaping gorge for a mild walk, because decending into the gorge is anything but mild.  If your hair doesn't turn white, your legs begin shaking, or your private bits shivel into nothing, then you are probably on drugs when ... Read more >

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Kunming - Home of the Silver Bells Bicycle Gang

Wednesday, 18 Apr 2007 | Views [546] | Comments [1]

What ever you use for currency, whether it be Yuan, US Dollar, or tofu - everything is relatively cheap.  It is said the low prices have been forced upon the local govenment as a result of a feud between the Kunming Silver Bell Gypsies, and the Yunnan ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

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