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Travelled Russia - China - Taiwan in 2.5 months

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 I have traveled 95 countries, after my trip during summer 2024 to Russia, China, and Taiwan : 2 weeks in Russia (Moscow & St. Petersburg), 1.5 months in China ( 北京, 四川, 湖南 , 庐山, 黄山, etc. ) and two weeks in Taiwan.  My trip highlights include (1) hiking the dangerous Tiandu Peak 天都峰 in Huangshan 黃山 , (2) hitchhiking thereby walking between Yangdi Wharf 杨堤碼頭 and Xingping Ancient Town 兴坪古镇 of the scenic Li River 漓江 in Yangshuo 阳朔 ; (3) riding a scooter along the Ten-Li Gallery 十里画廊 located in Yangshuo 阳朔 ; (4) hiking to Wulao Peak 五老峰 and Sandiequan 三叠泉 in Lushan   庐山 ; (5) strolling in Zhangjiajie 张家界 ; (6) touring the gorgeous Jiuzhaigou 九寨沟 , Daocheng Yading 稻城亚丁 , and Siguniang Mountain 四姑娘山 in Sichuan; (7) hiking on Badaling 八达岭 section of Great Wall of China near Beijing in high heat; (8) taking a train to Suzdal a tiny town on Golden Ring circuit near Moscow; and (9) enjoyed a lot of Chinese food takeouts in hostels. See details at https://russiachinajt.blogspot.com