I recently traveled to China. On my trip I saw everything from the Great Wall in Beijing to the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian to Shanghai, to see the skyline and night lights shining so bright.

One of my favorite memories was riding on the rickshaws through the old neighborhoods of China and visiting a local family who graciously opened their doors to welcome us into their home. My feet touched the bricks on the Great Wall as I climbed the steep steps to the towers above. My sightseeing also included the Forbidden City, the Imperial Summer Palace, the Beijing Zoo (the Giant Pandas were lovely), the Temple of Heaven, the Olympic Stadium Bird Nest & Water Cube areas, and the Emperors' Tombs of the Ming Dynasty at Changling.

Then I flew to Xian, China (once the largest city in the world) and visited the Wild Goose Pagoda, the City Wall, and the Bell Tower Square. We drove to the where the Terra Cotta Warriors (which were breathtaking) were discovered, and met the farmer who found them. I visited the Huaqing Hot Springs Palace where the emperors & empresses took their baths thousands of years ago. Then it was on to to Shanghai, one of the largest cities in Asia, home to 14 million people. Sightseeing included the Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden and the Old Town of Shanghai. And what would a trip be without shopping at the silk carpet and cashmere factory?

Traveling opens a door to experience. It can be thrilling, passionate, and satisfying. Don't wait another minute to see the world! It will change you in ways you have never imagined. Book your vacation today!

- Karie Whitman, KB's Travel Agent