China 2005

For our first trip in 2005, we chose a new continent, a different culture and a great adventure - Imperial China, Tibet and the Yangtze conducted by Overseas Adventure Travel. We flew direct from San Francisco to Beijing, China. Our destination cities during the tour were Beijing, Xi'an, Chendu, Lhasa and Hong Kong. We also took an overnight train from Beijing to Xi'an and a three day Yangtze River cruise aboard the Victoria Star. Our return was direct to San Francisco from Hong Kong. This trip was so different from any other we have taken, we are still trying to assimilate all the things we learned and did, the places we saw, the cultures we experienced and the vast array of foods we ate. Whatever our eventual conclusions, this trip will be remembered fondly for our group leader Monica, the many local guides and of course our 14 travelling companions.

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China Route Map	Beijing - Our first view	Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City - Taihe gate	Us with the Guardian Lion	Palace of Supreme Harmony
Palace of Preserving Harmony	Silk Rug Factory	Beijing City Wall
Beijing City Wall	Cloisonne Factory	Cloisonne Factory
China's Great Wall	China's Great Wall	Shops near the Great Wall
Peking Opera	Peking Opera	Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven - Gate	Train to Xi'an	Daytime view of train
Sleeping compartment	Tai chi demonstration	Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Chinese herbal medicine pharmacy	Herbal medicine	Terra Cotta Army
Terra Cotta Army of Xi'an	Terra Cotta Army of Xi'an	Terra Cotta Army

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Last updated 4/28/2005