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History in Pictures: Urumqi's Hong Shan Park – China Pics

www.farwestchina.com — Follow the journey of a small hill in Xinjiang as it is turned into one of the few recognizable tourist attractions in Urumqi. Pictures start in the early 1900's before there were even any trees on the hill.

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History in Pictures: Urumqi's Hong Shan Park

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Jianfeng 1 year 46 weeks ago

Tried a coule of times and still couldn't click your full story page.
But I believe you must have written a good piece on Xinjiang. Alway expecting a tour there.

FarWestChina 1 year 46 weeks ago

I hate being blocked! You're part of the government, aren't you? Can you put in a few good words for me?

Your best bet is to use a VPN or you can read the story on my RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/farwestchina) but you might not be able to see the pictures. I'm going to be moving servers here in a couple weeks but I'm not sure if that will fix the problem. Wait and see. Thanks for trying anyway.

Jianfeng 1 year 46 weeks ago

The blocking is act of cowardice.

I think there are still ways you could reach internet readers, foreign or Chinese, inside China, if that's what you want to do.

You don't have to stick to one site that's already been blocked. You can at least try some online expat communities here in China, which are being watched but left alone.

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