Susie Chong

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Susie Chong is a freelance writer whos loves writing but her cat doesn't share her enthusiasm.

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China: Surviving Sleeper Trains in China - Story by Susie Chong
- 9th Online Issue

My leather Mary Jane shoes are easy to slip on and off. The thick rubber soles perfect for hiking and traveling on hard sleeper trains around China.

My first days in Beijing are spent visiting The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and scaling The Great Wall at Simatai with my fellow travelers. The icy wind blows through my jeans. An hour and a half later I am sweating, after reaching the top tower for a panoramic view. The terrain is steep, filled with copious valleys with undulating hills. Any intruder can be seen. In the afternoon, we visit the Summer Palace, admiring many ornate decorated buildings and courtyards, dragon sculptures and garden statues.

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