So far on our journey through China we have explored the major cities of Beijing and Xi’an. But of course we couldn’t very well leave without stopping through Shanghai, right?! So on our final day in China, we crammed a full days’ worth of Shanghai fun into one day. We walked through the People’s Square…
On our last day in Xi’an, we steered off course from some of the more famous and well-known attractions to experience more of the local aspects of living in China. We visited the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, and inside, took part in learning the basics of Chinese calligraphy at a small calligraphy school and even…
Before we headed off for Xi’an, we took on a smaller Beijing area old-school style, enjoying a Hutong tour by rickshaw! Hutong Tour. During this rickshaw tour, we were also able to walk around the side streets as well, visiting the bell and drum tower, and getting a walkthrough of a local Chinese home. Bell and Drum Tower: They…
Summer Palace. About: Situated in the northwest suburb of Beijing City, the Summer Palace occupies and area of about 742 acres. Composed mainly of Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, it is the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China. It greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape with its famous natural views and cultural interests.…
Great Wall at Badaling. Location: Badaling Great Wall is situated in Yanqing County, over 70 kilometres (43 miles) north of Beijing. It is the most well-preserved section of the Great Wall, built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). This section with an average altitude of over 1,000 meters (3,282 feet) is the outpost of the Juyongguan…
TIANANMEN SQUARE. Located at the center of Beijing City is Tiananmen Square, where you can visit Tiananmen Tower, Monument to the People’s Heroes, Great Hall of the People, Mao Zedong Memorial Hall and see the national flag raising ceremony. Thousands of people come to the Square every day. *** Inside the square: 1. Memorial of…
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