Beijing, our plans.

1st day:
Badaling Great Wall in Chinese:


To get to Badaling Great Wall we're going to get a tour arranged from our hotel.
The Great Wall, as you probably know, is one of the few man made structures visible from space. From Beijing you can get to a few different pieces of the Great Wall within 2 or 3 hours by bus or car.

 It is long enough to make you feel that it is never going end.
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2nd day:
Forbidden city:
故宫博物院


The forbidden city is a vast complex of halls, temples and housing which make up the former residence of the ancient emperors.  Also known as the Imperial Palace, the complex is said to contain 9,999 rooms.

The complex is divided into a northern and southern part.  The southern area is where the emperor would hold ceremonies and entertain guests.  The northern half was kept completely private residence accessible only to the select circles of the emperor.


As you walk around the Forbidden City you can really lose yourself and experience a little of the feel of being a Chinese Emperor.
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3rd day:
The summer palace:
颐和园
The summer palace is located in the north west corner of Beijing right next to Beijing University.  Constructed as a place of rest and recreation for the emperor of old, it is now open as a public park and is one of the most impressive places to visit in Beijing.

From the buildings towards the top of the hill you can see the entire lake and its surroundings. We're going to walk a long the walkway which sorrounds the lake. Afterwards, we're going to go with a group on one of the large dragon boats.