We decided to make the most of our limited time in Beijing and signed up for a tour. First, we headed out to the Great Wall. We are, apparently, all men now because we all climbed to the top of it (according to the words of Mao). The wall was bigger than anticipated, it was more of a climb than mount everest.
Next, we headed to the jade factory. We learned all about the process of making jewelry and such from jade. The sculptures made from jade were both very magnificent and very expensive. Needless to say, we skipped buying jade things. We had lunch at the jade factory as well, where we tried dozens of different Chinese foods.
Then, we saw the Ming tombs. Think pyramids for emperors, only Chinese style. And HUGE.
Then, we all got a lesson in Chinese medicine, while getting foot massages, which we greatly needed after our hike up the Great Wall. We are all in great shape according to the doctors there.
Lastly, we saw the silk factory. The process of making things from silk is very intricate and time consuming.
While busing through Beijing, we also saw the Bird's Nest Stadium and Olympic Park.
Looking forward (sort of) to our 1 hour (technically 15 hour) flight home!!!! ( The international date line makes the flight shorter than in actuality.)
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