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In China
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"The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." Lao-Tzu

November 15:  Arrive in Beijing 4:25p, met by a local guide, check in DeBao Hotel

November 16:  Visit Temple of Heaven, silk company, Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden city

November 17:  Great Wall and some art factories

November 18:  Summer Palace, fly to Taiyuan in Shanxi Province and check in Shanxi Grand hotel

November 19:  GOTCHA DAY!!!!!

November 20:  Do registration, notary etc

November 21:  Go to Datong city for baby’s passport

November 22:  Check notary documents; visit Min Ze Park

November 23:  Pick up passport, leave for Guangzhou, check in Victory hotel

November 24:  Take picture, medical test; fill in visa forms

November 25:  Visit Guangzhou zoo

November 26:  Pick up medical test report from the clinic, visa interview at 10:00am, family swear and sign DS-230 at the consulate

November 27:  Pick up visa and take train from Guangzhou to Hong Kong

November 28 – 29:  Tour Hong Kong

November 30:  Head back to Chicago
 

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