At Tiananmen Square, the largest public plaza on earth.

The Forbidden City, where the emperors hung out from the 1400's to 1911.

The special "low fat" Peking Duck being carved at our table.

The "Pearl Market", with one floor of genuine articles, and three floors of knock-offs: jewelry, clothing, watches, iPods, cameras, etc.

The Temple of Heaven, where the Emperor came to give thanks that he was the Emperor.

The Monkey King (right) in conversation with Buddha's henchman in the Peking Opera.

On the Great Wall. It really is. Great, that is.

Watching Cloisonne copper vases being made.