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First Emperor
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We were there September 29, 2008

Qin Shi Huangdi
His fire spread from the northwest
Brutal emperor
One pen unified China
His tomb burned and buried
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Visit the tomb and capital of China’s first emperor.
Xian's wall is still there. You may rent a bike and ride on top of the wall seventeen miles to return to the starting point.


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Reviewed by Larry Lounsbury
Reviewed on January 6, 2009
I would love to see that wall.excellent

Reviewed on December 6, 2008
Hello Lloyd,

Succinctly perfect!!


Best regards,

Lance


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