Today we visited the Diaoyutai State Guest House, a government property
for receiving foreign dignitaries and heads of state. Before a sumptuous
lunch consisting of 12 different courses served individually, Western
Style, we went on a tour of the amazing grounds and opulent buildings,
where scintillating golden roof tiles and carved dragons lay above
chairs that some of the famous leaders in the world, such as Xi
Jingping, Barack Obama, and Vladimir Putin have sat in.
Twelve courses of an excellent compromise between American and Chinese
cuisines left everyone feeling stuffed. Lobster, stewed beef, and honey
locust beans were just some of the great dishes that formed part of
probably the most memorable meal of the trip.
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