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Do you still remember farewell dinner party?
Aug 19, 2013 01:12
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I didn't see any real castle in my life in the past. I am hoping that I can have a chance to visit real castles abroad.
Aug 25, 2013 09:29
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Hopefully you can as I can see more Chinese managed to visit UK.
Wan
Aug 25, 2013 22:55
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Why are most castles in Europe? If there are some famous ones in Asia, I don't need to spend too much money visiting them.
Aug 25, 2013 23:23
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We have one in Malaysia, named Kelly's Castle, but not really those big castles in Great Britain. Formerly it was built and belonged to a British aristocrat that lived in Malaysia with his family.
Wan
Sep 10, 2013 05:25
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Very interesting discussion here Wanhu & BBQQ!

Yes I was wondering recently about not seeing any castles
in China when I've been there (9 times I been there by now! 10th time coming up soon!) there must be some castles though right? or maybe it it a more european thing lol
Sep 10, 2013 22:03
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Mark,

I am afraid that you can't find any castle that resembles anyone in the European countries in China. I suggest you visit some typical compounds in Shanxi Province. You will have a totally different experience. I visited Wang's Compound in 2011. It was amazing.

Better hire a narrator at the scene. Otherwise, it's too difficult to understand its structure and history.
Sep 11, 2013 12:31
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Thanks for that BBQQ! yes I will do that could be fascinating and very interesting!
Sep 11, 2013 21:18
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Mark,

You are welcome. I think you might have been to the Forbidden City before. So, I won't introduce it to you. The local residences are really worth a visit. By the way, you might learn something about Chinese Feng Shui.
Sep 13, 2013 10:13
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Dear BBQQ, I think there is an old palace of the emperor in Kaifeng where it is surrounded by man-made lake, and almost looked like a castle. Only it does not have a drawbridge.
Wan
Sep 16, 2013 01:03
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Wan,

Is it (the one in Kaifeng) built in European styple? The Chinese emperors prefer to live in palace. The Forbidden City is a good example.
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