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Plain of Jars site 2

These jars date back to 2000 B.C and according to our guide were used to bury the bones of people after cremation. It was a very peaceful area but had been heavily bombed by the American Air Force during the Vietnam war. There is still a lot of unexploded ordinance left to be cleared in the region. The Americans have been too busy bombing other countries to return to Laos and clear up their bombs. So much for being a responsible superpower eh?

• Date: 7 December 2006
• Photographer: worldwideG: gallery
• Location: Laos
• Tags: landscapes religion attraction
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Tiger Leaping Gorge

View of Tiger Leaping Gorge after completing the 28 bends of hell with a full pack on my back. Needless to say it was worth all the effort to be greeted by such breathtaking views.

• Date: 22 October 2006
• Photographer: worldwideG: gallery
• Location: China
• Tags: landscapes mountains rivers attraction
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Beijing Acrobats

Great night out in Beijing to see the tremendous skills of the acrobats.

• Date: 9 August 2006
• Photographer: worldwideG: gallery
• Location: China
• Tags: people sports attraction
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Rockery in garden of Forbidden City

This was located in the picturesque garden in the North end of the complex where the Emporer chose the girls for his harem. Oh, to be an Emporer!

• Date: 8 August 2006
• Photographer: worldwideG: gallery
• Location: China
• Tags: attraction structures
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Inside the Forbidden City

The architecture and scale of the buildings in the Forbidden City was amazing. I spent hours wandering around inside it's great walls and admiring the temples and various buildings.

• Date: 8 August 2006
• Photographer: worldwideG: gallery
• Location: China
• Tags: buildings attraction
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Me and Tianneman

Me on the wall of the Forbidden City with Tianneman Square as a backdrop.

• Date: 8 August 2006
• Photographer: worldwideG: gallery
• Location: China
• Tags: buildings attraction
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View of Tiannamen Square

This is the view of Tiannamen Square from the Forbidden City South gate. Beijing is really polluted and has a haze across the sky all day long. It's a real shame because it is a beautiful city and has loads of attractions.

• Date: 8 August 2006
• Photographer: worldwideG: gallery
• Location: China
• Tags: buildings attraction
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First glimpse of the Great Wall of China from train

This was a welcome sight as I entered China and I think the train took a special detour to give us a view of this masterpiece of construction.

• Date: 4 August 2006
• Photographer: worldwideG: gallery
• Location: China
• Tags: attraction structures
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How High?

The downward view from the London Eye at it's highest point of the revolution. Me, adge and badger had a grand day out the weekend before jetting off on our travels.

• Date: 2 July 2006
• Photographer: worldwideG: gallery
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Tags: random attraction structures
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Residenzschloss Castle in Dresden, Germany

The sprawling Residenzschloss castle in the centre of Dresden.

• Date: 17 May 2006
• Photographer: Petra M: gallery
• Location: Germany
• Tags: architecture palace dresden castle attraction petra residenzschloss
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