china trip 2012
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CHINA TRIP 2012. Biwenshan. First Glimpse of China. The Capital Airport, Beijing. CCTV Building. China Central Television—the view from our hotel window in Beijing. Climbing the Great Wall. The view was amazing, but it was hard work!. The Jade Shop. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CHINA TRIP 2012
CHINA TRIP 2012Biwenshan
First Glimpse of China
The Capital Airport, Beijing.
CCTV Building
China Central Televisionthe view from our hotel window in Beijing
Climbing the Great Wall
The view was amazing, but it was hard work!
The Jade Shop
Unfortunately, everything was way too expensive!
The Birds Nest
Morning Exercises and the Temple of Heaven
Tiananmen Square
The Forbidden City
It used to be that only the Emperor and his family could live in this huge palace, but now it is open to the public.
A Traditional Home in Beijings Hutong
Families would live in these traditional compounds for decades.
Fragrant Hills Park
While wearing our Little Volunteers from America vests, we cleaned up trash in the park and took a break for games.
Welcome to Xian!
I forgot my camera in the hotel during our one-day stay in Xian, but I captured some scenery on the way to Shanghai.
Thai in Shanghai
On our way to the school in Shanghai, we stopped at a Thai restaurant.The School
A middle school in Shanghai
Shopping in Xin Tian Di
This is a pedestrian district famous for shopping
KTV
Karaoke is a popular activity in China.
Visiting the Jade Buddha Temple
The Bund
A center of commerce and culture in Shanghai
Yu Yuan Garden
The only fully restored classical garden in Shanghai
Tongli and the Overnight Train
Tongli is know as the Oriental Venice and was one of the most beautiful stops!
Shaolin Temple
In Henan Province
Signs