Pennod 5

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0:00:00 > 0:00:02- My name's Lili Mai Davies.

0:00:02 > 0:00:04- My name's Nel Alaw Davies.

0:00:05 > 0:00:07- We're both - going to travel the world.

0:00:07 > 0:00:10- Whoo-hoo!

0:00:10 > 0:00:14- First of all we're going - to the United States of America.

0:00:15 > 0:00:18- After America, we're going to Fiji.

0:00:18 > 0:00:21- Coconuts! Coconuts!

0:00:22 > 0:00:26- After Fiji, - we're going to the land of the Kiwi.

0:00:26 > 0:00:28- New Zealand.

0:00:28 > 0:00:32- After New Zealand, - we're going to Australia.

0:00:33 > 0:00:38- Then we're going - to Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.

0:00:38 > 0:00:41- What kind of countries - are they, I wonder?

0:00:43 > 0:00:47- And finally, - we're going to India and China.

0:00:48 > 0:00:52- But unfortunately, - Mam and Dad have to come with us.

0:00:55 > 0:00:58- Come with us - on a trip around the world.

0:01:07 > 0:01:11- We're nearing the end - of our trip around the world.

0:01:11 > 0:01:14- So far, - the journey has been excellent.

0:01:14 > 0:01:17- Yes, it's been cool.

0:01:18 > 0:01:20- But it's not over yet.

0:01:20 > 0:01:25- We've just left Laos and - are heading to another part of Asia.

0:01:25 > 0:01:27- China.

0:01:27 > 0:01:31- We're travelling - to the capital of the country.

0:01:32 > 0:01:34- Beijing.

0:01:34 > 0:01:37- This is - China's second largest city...

0:01:37 > 0:01:39- ..where the old way of life...

0:01:40 > 0:01:44- ..meets skyscrapers - and brand new roads.

0:01:44 > 0:01:46- By the way...

0:01:46 > 0:01:50- ..Mam-gu and Tad-cu - have joined us...

0:01:50 > 0:01:52- ..to keep an eye on Mam and Dad.

0:01:54 > 0:01:59- We're starting our trip in one of - Beijing's most famous landmarks.

0:02:00 > 0:02:02- This is Tiananmen Square...

0:02:03 > 0:02:06- ..one of China's - most popular places.

0:02:06 > 0:02:10- This is - the world's largest public square.

0:02:11 > 0:02:13- There's room here - for a million people.

0:02:14 > 0:02:18- There are lots - of other attractions here too...

0:02:18 > 0:02:21- ..like - the Great Hall of the People...

0:02:21 > 0:02:24- ..and - the Monument to the People's Heroes.

0:02:28 > 0:02:32- From here, - we're visiting another famous place.

0:02:33 > 0:02:37- By now, - we've reached the Forbidden City...

0:02:37 > 0:02:39- ..where the emperors lived.

0:02:43 > 0:02:47- Today, the place - is called the Palace Museum.

0:02:48 > 0:02:52- It was here - that the kings of China lived.

0:02:53 > 0:02:56- There are - so many rooms and buildings...

0:02:56 > 0:02:59- ..that it looks like - a small city within a city.

0:03:12 > 0:03:15- From Beijing - we're travelling to Xian...

0:03:15 > 0:03:18- ..to see a spectacular sight.

0:03:21 > 0:03:24- This is one of - the world's most famous places.

0:03:24 > 0:03:27- The Great Wall of China.

0:03:27 > 0:03:31- Dad has - gone on and on about this for years.

0:03:32 > 0:03:36- This is more than 8,000km long.

0:03:36 > 0:03:38- I'd better start walking!

0:03:43 > 0:03:45- It's a steep climb.

0:03:46 > 0:03:50- Each one of the steps - is approximately 50cm high.

0:03:51 > 0:03:53- Mam and Dad are struggling.

0:03:53 > 0:03:57- Nel and I aren't feeling - the heat and exhaustion...

0:03:57 > 0:04:00- ..which is affecting everyone else.

0:04:01 > 0:04:07- Did you know that sticky rice - was used instead of cement...

0:04:07 > 0:04:09- ..to build the wall?

0:04:11 > 0:04:16- This is the world's - longest man-made structure.

0:04:16 > 0:04:20- The first part was built...

0:04:21 > 0:04:23- ..more than 2,000 years ago.

0:04:25 > 0:04:28- They say - you can see the wall from space.

0:04:33 > 0:04:37- Next, we have the chance - to see a real army.

0:04:39 > 0:04:42- Well, a terracotta one, at least!

0:04:51 > 0:04:54- The emperor thought - that if he buried soldiers here...

0:04:55 > 0:04:57- ..they'd help him in the afterlife.

0:05:01 > 0:05:06- It took 37 years - to build the entire terracotta army.

0:05:06 > 0:05:09- 8,000 soldiers were built from clay.

0:05:11 > 0:05:17- Their purpose was to guard the site - where the emperor was buried.

0:05:17 > 0:05:21- This was around 2,000 years ago.

0:05:22 > 0:05:25- There are - a further 6,000 soldiers...

0:05:25 > 0:05:28- ..to assemble here - over the coming years.

0:05:30 > 0:05:35- Before leaving China, - we get up early...

0:05:35 > 0:05:37- ..to see something very special.

0:05:40 > 0:05:44- We've reached Chengdu - in the Sichuan province.

0:05:44 > 0:05:49- 80% of the world's - panda population lives here.

0:05:50 > 0:05:55- This is the Chengdu Research Base - of Giant Panda Breeding.

0:05:55 > 0:05:57- Because it's midsummer in China...

0:05:57 > 0:06:02- ..these animals are only allowed out - for an hour or two in the morning...

0:06:02 > 0:06:04- ..due to the heat.

0:06:05 > 0:06:10- Only 1,100 pandas - are left in the wild...

0:06:10 > 0:06:14- ..but thank goodness - their numbers are slowly rising.

0:06:16 > 0:06:18- It's a fantastic experience...

0:06:18 > 0:06:21- ..seeing these rare bears.

0:06:21 > 0:06:24- Oh, they're so cute!

0:06:26 > 0:06:31- We're heading to our final - destination before going home.

0:06:31 > 0:06:33- This time, to India.

0:06:38 > 0:06:43- I've never seen a busier place, - full of people and cars.

0:06:56 > 0:06:59- We've reached Agra, - the home of the Taj Mahal.

0:06:59 > 0:07:03- But what's behind me - is the Red Fort.

0:07:03 > 0:07:07- This is a popular - tourist attraction in Agra.

0:07:07 > 0:07:11- It receives many visitors.

0:07:13 > 0:07:18- It's called the Red Fort - because the surrounding wall...

0:07:18 > 0:07:21- ..has been built from red sandstone.

0:07:24 > 0:07:27- Though the Red Fort - is a pretty building...

0:07:28 > 0:07:33- ..one landmark attracts tourists - from all over the world to Agra.

0:07:43 > 0:07:47- We've reached the Taj Mahal - in Agra. It's beautiful.

0:07:49 > 0:07:53- Taj Mahal - literally means Crown of Palaces.

0:07:57 > 0:08:01- It took almost 20 years to build.

0:08:01 > 0:08:05- Beautiful white marble was used.

0:08:07 > 0:08:12- Emperor Shah Jahan - built the Taj Mahal...

0:08:12 > 0:08:15- ..in memory of his third wife..

0:08:15 > 0:08:17- ..Mumtaz Mahal.

0:08:20 > 0:08:23- I've heard about - the Taj Mahal for years.

0:08:23 > 0:08:26- It's even more fantastic - than Dad described.

0:08:43 > 0:08:46- Well, well, - our journey is finally over.

0:08:46 > 0:08:50- It's hard to believe - the adventure's over.

0:08:50 > 0:08:53- What was - your favourite experience, Nel?

0:08:53 > 0:08:59- I enjoyed snorkelling in the - Great Barrier Reef in Australia...

0:08:59 > 0:09:01- ..the dancing in Fiji...

0:09:02 > 0:09:05- ..and having a bath - with the elephants in Laos.

0:09:05 > 0:09:07- How about you, Lili?

0:09:07 > 0:09:12- I enjoyed - all the sights of New York.

0:09:13 > 0:09:17- Paragliding in New Zealand - was definitely a highlight.

0:09:17 > 0:09:20- Watching the pandas - in China was too.

0:09:21 > 0:09:26- We're very lucky girls. - We've had an awesome time.

0:09:27 > 0:09:29- Do you remember the way home, Nel?

0:09:30 > 0:09:31- Mam? Dad?

0:09:44 > 0:09:44- .