Today we visited the Great Wall of China, the only man-made object that can be seen from space. According to our guide, it is over 5000 miles long. We walked on the Juyong Pass in the Jungdu Mountains. This section was completed in 1368 during the Ming dynasty.
Beijing is the second largest city in China behind Shanghai. Our guide says it is nicknamed “the largest parking lot” in China.
The Great Wall of China
Part way up the Great Wall in Beijing
Way too many stairs…
Julie and her friend Emma
Beijing is the second largest city in China behind Shanghai. Our guide says it is nicknamed “the largest parking lot” in China.
The Bird’s Nest – the site of the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
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