Melanie Heinrich Artist
Melanie Heinrich, Artist
Travel Destinations

China

2006 - Beijing / Hong Kong / Shanghai / Xian
2010 - Guilin - Guangzhou


Beijing

While in Beijing, I visited the Great Wall of China. What an amazing structure! There were areas of the wall that formed steps with a nearly 18-inch-high rise and a 4-inch step. I walked the wall for several miles; what a workout! Artisans sold their art at different places on the wall, while others badgered us tourists to buy whatever they were selling. We found several small children who were begging. Later we were told that these children are instructed by their parents to beg, and some even wore fake limbs to give the impression of a grave illness and need.

I visited the Summer Palace and the Forbidden Palace, both with their very colorfully painted buildings. Many natives danced and played music as I entered the Temple of Heaven.

At night I ventured out to the street markets, where I tasted lamb penis and testicles.

Melanie Heinrich photos of Bejing China

The Great Wall

Temple of Heaven


Wangfujing

Cloisonne

The Forbidden City

The Summer Palace

Tiananmen Square

 


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