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11:55, 11-Nov-2017
Melania at Great Wall: Amazing to experience one of the world’s greatest wonders
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US President Donald Trump left Beijing for the APEC meeting in Vietnam on Friday morning but First Lady Melania Trump stayed behind and toured the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China in Huairou County, about 65 kilometers northeast of central Beijing.
US First Lady Melania Trump visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China in Beijing on Friday after a trip to the Beijing Zoo. /Reuters Photo
US First Lady Melania Trump visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China in Beijing on Friday after a trip to the Beijing Zoo. /Reuters Photo
Wearing a black coat, long tan skirt and ballet flats, Melania took a cable car up to her destination, where she was greeted by staff and began her walk of the Mutianyu section of the long wall – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
After witnessing the magnificent historical structure, Melania signed a guest book, writing: “Amazing to experience one of the world’s greatest wonders. Thank you!”
Melania signed on a guest book at the Great Wall. /Xinhua Photo
Melania signed on a guest book at the Great Wall. /Xinhua Photo
She was then presented with a souvenir scroll inscribed with the old saying "He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a true man. I have ascended the great wall.”
It was the final event on her China tour.
Melania was presented a scroll certifying her visit to the Great Wall. /Xinhua Photo
Melania was presented a scroll certifying her visit to the Great Wall. /Xinhua Photo