Monthly Archives: April 2011

Shanghai

Posted on April 7, 2011 by dgourmac

Now we are in Shanghai, a most modern city, whose population just reached 22 million people.  We walked around a bit along the river, across from the Bund, and took in the dramatic sights of the city.  Enjoyed lunch at an … Continue reading →

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Beijing – The Summer Palace

Posted on April 7, 2011 by dgourmac

“The Summer Palace, in the Haidian District, northwest of central Beijing, is said to be the best preserved imperial garden in the world, and the largest of its kind still in existence in modern China.  It’s hardly surprising that, during … Continue reading →

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Forbidden City

Posted on April 2, 2011 by dgourmac

Today we explored the Forbidden City.  It was a perfectly lovely, sunny and comfortable Spring day in Beijing.  Our student guide, Feng, brought us to Tiananmen Square and then into The Forbidden City.  We walked through the massive and beautiful … Continue reading →

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