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The history, the sights, the people, the food.

I have been there twice and it was the most outstanding trip.

Beijing, Wall of China, Panda Center, Terra Cotta Warriors, Summer Palace,
Xian, Shanghai, Guangzhou, bullet trains, fabulous airports and transportation.

China is one of the world's most ancient civilizations, 5000 years old.
The history is incredible. They take it for granted.

I was in an antique shop in China, looking at pottery.
There was some pottery sitting in a corner, gathering dust, not on the shelves, no price
marking. I asked the clerk what they were. She said they are new stuff, no one wants them.
Only three to four hundred years old. I told her that was older than my country and would
be considered quite valuable.

The food was incredible, I gained 8 lbs in two weeks, and I am small.
Like 16 lbs for a normal size person.

Chinese people were very friendly, wanted to connect and practice their English.

Of course it is China, a ruthless dictatorship, so you have to mind your P's and Q's while there.

It is sad, it is no longer a place for Americans to visit.