In March 2004 I set out on my first solo overseas adventure, traveling from Hong Kong to Beijing. This trip was an absolutely amazing experience for me that helped to open my eyes to the diversity in the world. I visited the great wall, the world's biggest Buddha statue, and a Giant Panda conservation reserve. I stayed in a 2000 year old monastery, explored Yangshou's limestone Karsts, and saw a live performance of the Shaolin monks. The best part of traveling in China however was the people I met and the simple act of being on the road. If i have anything to recommend to people traveling to China it is to get amongst the local transport, shopping centres, etc, and to visit monkey jane's hotel in Yangshou! Jane's is a really cool little guest house/hotel and if you want to see the best that Yangshou has to offer, Jane is definitely your girl...
China, Jane, I will be back!
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