1. CHINA TRIP 2012 Biwenshan

2. First Glimpse of China The Capital Airport, Beijing.

3. CCTV Building China Central Television—the view from our hotel window in Beijing

4. Climbing the Great Wall The view was amazing, but it was hard work!

5. The Jade Shop Unfortunately, everything was way too expensive!

6. The Bird’s Nest

7. Morning Exercises and the Temple of Heaven

8. Tiananmen Square

9. 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.

10. A Traditional Home in Beijing’s Hutong Families would live in these traditional compounds for decades.

11. Fragrant Hills Park While wearing our “Little Volunteers from America” vests, we cleaned up trash in the park and took a break for games.

12. 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.

13. Thai in Shanghai On our way to the school in Shanghai, we stopped at a Thai restaurant.

14. The School A middle school in Shanghai

15. Shopping in XinTian Di This is a pedestrian district famous for shopping

16. KTV Karaoke is a popular activity in China.

17. Visiting the Jade Buddha Temple

18. The Bund A center of commerce and culture in Shanghai

19. Yu Yuan Garden The only fully restored classical garden in Shanghai

20. Tongli and the Overnight Train Tongli is know as the Oriental Venice and was one of the most beautiful stops!

21. Shaolin Temple In Henan Province

22. Signs