Michelle Obama And Her Daughters Visit The Great Wall Of China ~ aftanith

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and her daughters visited the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall in Beijing on Sunday

The First Lady and her girls, Sasha, 12, and Malia, 15, who are currently traveling the country, spent Sunday visiting the popular tourist destination in Mutianyu.

First mother: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (C) hugs her daughters Malia (L) and Sasha (R) as they watch a folk dance by performers during her visit to the City Wall, in Xi'an, Shaanxi province

The trio enjoyed a trek on the Great Wall of China yesterday, they were joined by Michelle's mother, Marian Robinson. They were also spotted visiting China’s Terracotta Warriors earlier today, accompanied by her daughters and mother.

Michelle Obama arrived in Beijing on March 20 with her mother and daughters to kick off a seven-day, three-city tour to focus on education and cultural exchange

They first stopped for a lunch of Chinese noodles, dumplings and salads in the local village before getting in a gondola and making their way to a high point on the Great Wall, close to Tower 14.

The White House women were left alone to explore the Mutianyu section of the historical landmark in the northern Beijing suburbs

Mrs Obama has also been photographed at famous spots including the Forbidden City during her trip, which marks the first time a U.S. president's wife has traveled independently to China

A Chinese police woman stands guard from the wall as U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and her daughters, Malia and Sasha, visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China in Beijing

Exploration: Michelle Obama (C) walks with her daughters Malia (R) and Sasha (bottom) during a visit to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, northeast of Beijing

Michelle Obama and Her Daughters Visit the Great Wall of China

Ancient: US First Lady Michelle Obama (L) and daughters Sasha (C) and Maila (R) look at the Terracotta Warriors in China's central Shaanxi province of Xian

Monument: U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama (centre R) and daughter Sasha (C) are told about the history of the incredible Terracotta Warriors

Army: Terracotta Soldiers line up in the Museum of Terracotta Warriors at the historic excavation site in china

Performance art: U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama (C) dances with folk performers as she visits the City Wall, in Xi'an, Shaanxi province

Enthusiastic guest: Mrs Obama, along with her daughters, throws herself into the occasion during the visit to the Xian City Wall

Skipping: First Lady Michelle Obama (Center) skips as Chinese dignitaries and children applaud her fitness during a visit to the Xi'an City Wall

Grandma diplomacy: Mrs Obama has brought her mother Marian Robinson (far right) along on the trip as part of a nod to traditional family values

Educating: The First Lady posed with schoolchildren during the trip. She is officially in China to help promote education and has widely steered clear of controversial issues

US First Lady Michelle Obama (C) and US Ambassador to China Max Baucus (L) talk with a group of students and teachers at the US embassy in Beijing on March 23, 2014

The trip, the first time a U.S. president's wife has independently visited China, also has given Mrs Obama an opportunity to engage with President Xi Jinping's and his wife Peng Liyuan.

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Monday, March 24, 2014

Michelle Obama And Her Daughters Visit The Great Wall Of China

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