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Sprawling in Beijing

Beijing could be heading towards a sprawling future, according to a new report from the World Bank. Despite expanding transit options, the location of jobs is pushing more people out from the center of the city.

August 20, 2009 - The New York Times Style Magazine

Meet The World's Largest Dam

Infrastructure as tourism: The massive, 1.4-mile long Three Gorges Dam is rapidly becoming a hot tourist destination, with three reputable cruise lines now visiting the dam.

September 29, 2006 - The New York Times Style Magazine

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