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Silk worms

Silk worms

Silk is one of the oldest known textile fibers and, according to Chinese tradition, was used as long ago as the 27th century BC. The silkworm moth was originally a native of China, and for about 30 centuries the gathering and weaving of silk was a secret process, known only to the Chinese. Tradition credits Hsi-ling-shi, the 14-year-old bride of the Emperor Huang Ti, with the discovery of the potential of the cocoon and the invention of the first silk reel. China successfully guarded the secret until AD300, when Japan, and later India, penetrated the secrecy. Continue reading »

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Visited the clinic run by Qing Zhen’s brother in law. Serves a few thousand people in rural Guangdong province. Received acupuncture and hot suction treatment for my arthritis. Felt pretty

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Acupuncture – Chinese Village Clinic

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The great wall of China

Traveled up north and paid a visit to The Great wall of China. We toured Ming’s Tomb, a jade Factory and concluded the day at the wall. The section we visited is Located about a one hour ride out of the Capital city. The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications built, rebuilt, during the 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire during the rule of several successive dynasties. If you have never visited the wall i would highly recommend it, it’s truly one of the wonders of the world! We toured “North Pass” of Juyongguan pass, known as the Badaling. Please read more to see more photos of our visit and learn interesting facts about the great wall of China. Continue reading »

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