21. China / Venice Palazzos

Would you believe The Great Wall of China is the largest man-made structure in the world? Would you believe Empress Dowager built her Summer Palace with funds intended for the navy? Would you believe the Chinese actually relieve pain by sticking needles into the skin with acupuncture? How about there are only about 1000 Giant Pandas left in the wild today? Find out on this remarkable field trip through China. Take a royal ride through the canals of Venice, Italy to explore such amazing palaces as the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, the Ca d'Oro, and the Palazzo Ducale, or Doge's Palace. Check out the Torture Chamber and take a deep breath as you cross over the Bridge of Sighs--it just may be your last. Then explore the prison where many famous convicts, including Casanova, served time.