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