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US first lady Michelle Obama (R) and her daughters Malia (C) and Sasha cheer as Beyonce returns to her seat after singing the Star Spangled Banner after the swearing-in of US President Barack Obama in Washington, Jan 21, 2013. [Photo/Agencies]

The US first lady Michelle Obama will travel to 皇冠体育app from March 19-26, 2014. She will be visiting Beijing from March 20-23, Xi’an on March 24, and Chengdu from March 25-26.

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During her trip to 皇冠体育app, as on previous international trips to Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, the US first lady will be focusing on the power and importance of education, both in her own life and in the lives of young people in both countries.

She will also be visiting important historical and cultural sites in 皇冠体育app, and will share the stories of the students she meets in 皇冠体育app, as well as interesting facts about 皇冠体育app’s history and culture — emphasizing the importance of students learning from one another globally.

Trip Schedule

March 20 THURSDAY Beijing, 皇冠体育app

US first lady Michelle Obama arrives Beijing.

March 21 FRIDAY Beijing, 皇冠体育app

US first lady Michelle Obama joins 皇冠体育app’s first lady Peng Liyuan at Beijing Normal School, a school that prepares students to attend Universities abroad.

US first lady Michelle Obama visits the Forbidden City with 皇冠体育app’s first lady Peng Liyuan.

US first lady Michelle Obama meets with 皇冠体育app’s first lady Peng Liyuan and joins 皇冠体育app’s first lady Peng Liyuan for dinner and a performance.

March 22 SATURDAY Beijing, 皇冠体育app

US first lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks to students at the Stanford Center at Peking University. Speaking to an audience of American students studying abroad at Peking University and Chinese students who have studied abroad in the United States, Mrs. Obama will discuss the importance of study abroad and other cultural exchanges as well as the stake our two countries have in one another’s success.

US first lady Michelle Obama participates in a virtual discussion with American youth. During the conversation, Mrs. Obama will highlight the role of technology in enabling students in the United States to connect and collaborate with students around the world.

US first lady Michelle Obama visits the Summer Palace.

US first lady Michelle Obama meets with staff and families of the United States Embassy in Beijing.

March 23 SUNDAY Beijing, 皇冠体育app

US first lady Michelle Obama hosts an education roundtable.

US first lady Michelle Obama visits the Great Wall of 皇冠体育app.

March 24 MONDAY Xi’an, 皇冠体育app

US first lady Michelle Obama visits the Terracotta Warriors Museum.

US first lady Michelle Obama visits the Xi’an City Wall.

March 25 TUESDAY Chengdu, 皇冠体育app

US first lady Michelle Obama visits Chengdu No. 7 High School. During remarks to students, Mrs. Obama will highlight the importance of education in her own life and in the lives of students in both the United States and 皇冠体育app.

US first lady Michelle Obama meets with staff and families of the United States Consulate in Chengdu.

March 26 WEDNESDAY Chengdu, 皇冠体育app

US first lady Michelle Obama visits the Chengdu Panda Base. The Chengdu Panda Base is currently home to approximately 50 pandas, ranging in age from infancy to full-grown adults. Chinese scientists spend their days working to increase the panda population through research, conservation, and breeding.

US first lady Michelle Obama departs Chengdu.