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BEIJING

On 12 November, 201819 November, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Gardens, Parks, Religious buildings, Sights, Towers10 Comments

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  • We were here: 2 days at the end of October 2018, plus another day for the Great Wall.
  • Number of days needed for the city (without the wall): 3.
  • My score: 3/5, but because of the wall 4/5.

The Great Wall of China is one of the most extraordinary constructions that man has made. Continue reading “BEIJING” →

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