US first lady visits giant pandas at Giant Panda Research Base in Chengdu, Sichuan province, March 26, 2014
US first lady Michelle Obama gave a speech in a high school in Chengdu and tried her hands at a session of tai chi.
US first lady Michelle Obama and her daughters watched a folk dance by performers during her visit at the City Wall, in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
Visiting foreign leaders and their ilk often opt for China's specialties, rather than their home fare.
There are many ways to tour the Chinese capital. A better approach is to savor it like a stick of candied haws, one haw at a time and with long intervals to relish the flavor.
US first lady met her Chinese counterpart on Friday, a long-anticipated encounter during a week-long trip to promote education and cultural ties.
Amateur photographer Wang Yipeng has been taking pictures of the Forbidden City for many years. He never expected an opportunity to take a photo of Peng Liyuan, who accompanied US first lady Michelle Obama on her visit to China.
Founded in 1953, the garden-like school is a key high school in Beijing, which has gained considerable fame and a certain degree of influence abroad as well as in China.
Peking roast duck is a must-try for visitors to Beijing. With a history of more than 600 years, Peking roast duck is the most famous gourmet cuisine of Beijing and one of the most popular foods in China.
Michelle Obama believes her trip to China will boost exchanges in culture and education between China and the US, and propel bilateral ties to a new level.
The visiting dignitaries are usually taken to sites such as the Terracotta Warrior Museum, the Great Wall, and the Forbidden City.
Beyond her title as China's first lady, Peng Liyuan is known for other things, such as being a prominent figure in the fight against HIV/AIDS.