The Glossary
Qi Pao - "Also known as "Cheongsam"; A traditional one-piece garment worn by Chinese women."
Of the Great Wall's 50-mile stretch, one site is the most visited, and thus, most photographed: Badaling, a portion of the wall snaking through the rolling hills of Beijing city. US President Richard Nixon and Mao Zedong are just some of the millions of tourists who have visited this side of the wall since it was opened to visitors in 1957. Badaling also served as the finish line of a cycling course during the Summer 2008 Olympics. Badaling's Beibalou is its highest point, giving tourists a chilly overview of the Great Wall and Beijing from over a thousand meters above sea level. Through the centuries, Badaling has undergone heavy restoration. A slice of Badaling, however, remains a part of the original Great...
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