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Beijing City Guide (#209)

Megan visits the famous Forbidden City, a Tibetan lama monastery and Tiananmen Square, home to Mao's mausoleum and the Great Hall of the People, as well as the site of the 1989 student uprising. She visits the underground city of restaurants and clubs and goes shopping in the famous antique market. Megan's day trips include the Great Wall, Marco Polo's Bridge and the site where Peking Man bones were found. ~ [57 minutes] Closed Captioning

This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.

Series Description: GLOBE TREKKER transports viewers to unforgettable destinations through its stunning photography, rhythmic indigenous music and spirit of adventure. In each episode, one vibrant young traveler ventures off the beaten path to soak up the local culture, sample the cuisine and revel in breathtaking vistas. In keeping with their aim of "living as the locals do," charismatic hosts Ian Wright, Justine Shapiro, Zay Harding, Megan McCormick and others explore everything from big-city landmarks to exotic sights in remote villages.

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