More Sightseeing

A new tour guide has joined our group since adding two new families to our group. Lisa took us to Banyan Gardens, a beautiful attraction right in the city. The garden is built right into the side of a mountain and has a manmade lake at its base. Trees were cut into animal shapes, much like in our theme parks at home. The most interesting trees had had their trunks entertwined and cultivated to grow that way. A special showcase for the Olympics was created near the great fountain and many areas made beautiful photo opportunities. Our tour guide told us that each Olympic mascot's name represents a Chinese character that when put together spells, "Beijing Welcomes You". It is very clever! I think photographs will describe it best. Enjoy!