1st Visit
Peter Brinkley & I entered China, the most populous country in the world, very nervously. We had met several travellers in Hong Kong who had had a rough time in China. However, we stepped off the hydrofoil into Guangzhou (Canton). The next 3 weeks were outstanding, we had a rich time. With humour and patience China is a wondrous place to travel in. Alas, even in 3 weeks one only grazes the surface of this vast country.
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2nd Visit
Anne & I enjoyed our brief visit to Beijing before catching the train to Mongolia. I was a bit disappointed by how commercialised things had got since I was last here; the Forbidden City had lost some of its charm due to several souvenir shops. Vietnam was very similar in this respect. Our cycle ride to the Summer palace was the highlight of the visit.