Off the top it's a hard question to answer -- there's just so much! But as I've pondered the question a little longer there are some things that come to the forefront because they were interesting, different, or fun, and things you can't see anywhere else. These are things I would recommend to other people if they are ever in China. These are in no specific order and Stephen and Cameron's lists might be a little different, but most of the highlights were unanimous among the three of us.
Shanghai
Yu Yuan Gardens
The Bund
Pudong (across the river from The Bund)
Impressive by day -- Spectacular at night!
People's Square & Exibition Center
Lots of beautiful grounds with an urban park-like setting. And while you're there you may as well walk through the wedding market. Young adults -- or their parents -- post their matrimonial resumes. All the important stuff you would want to know about your future spouse, such as family background, age, education, occupation, salary, goals, etc. Then the negotiations take place.
Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center
This was one of Cameron's favorites. A very interesting place! And just as interesting is where it's located: in the basement of an apartment building. A guard at the front gate of the complex hands you a little card with a map to building 4.
Beijing
The Great Wall
This was truly astonishing! We had a beautiful day with early spring blooms dotting the mountainsides.
The Forbidden City
Describing The Forbidden City is a little like describing the Grand Canyon -- you just can't fully appreciate the scope and magnitude unless you see it for yourself. So here's a picture! Notice the little ant-sized people in front of the north gate. All the red roofs -- including the ones that go beyond the frame of the picture -- are contained within the massive wall that is surrounded by a moat. We took this picture from the top of the hill where they piled up all the dirt from the moat in what is now Jingshan Park.
Xi'an
The Terra Cotta Warriors
The Muslim Quarter
Riding Bikes on top of the city wall
Guilin & Yangshuo
Li River Cruise
We could not have had a more perfect day!
Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
This was a wonderful change of pace from all the big city sights. So relaxing to sit by the river and have our meals or just take in the beautiful scenery.
This was the view from the balcony of our room
Steve and Cameron start their morning on the patio as the rafts start floating by.
Hong Kong
Victoria Peak
Incredible views of the harbour, Honk Kong Island, and Kowloon.
The Promenade at night
Nan Lian Garden
A real urban oasis
Macau
The ruins of St. Paul's Cathedral
The Mandarin House
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