Tuesday, August 19, 2008

The Great Wall

The Great Wall covers 4,000 miles of northern China. After centuries of construction and centuries since construction of the Wall, it still stands as an iconic symbol of China's history and power. The stairs on the Wall were massive and tiring; however the view from a top section was magnificent, and proud to claim that I have climbed the Great wall.



Fares loving it on the Great Wall
on the Great Wall




Tiananmen Square/Forbidden City

Tiananmen Square lies at the center of Beijing, and is so large and vast, can hold 1 million people standing for city and nationwide gatherings. Near Tiananmen square, holds the Forbidden city which is a vast collection of ancient Chinese architecture and history.


Fares outside of the Forbidden City
Tiananmen Square with National Museum of China in Back





Scenic Views: Beijing

Fares next to Beijing Silk Market, with buildings in background



Bamboo Garden + Beijing Activities


Marching up the set of stairs to get a view of a sky view of the Forbidden City

Fares with Forbidden City in Background