Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi visited the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall in Beijing on February 2, 2026, as part of his state visit to China [1]. During the morning tour, he interacted with Chinese staff and tourists, moments he shared through 15 photos posted on Instagram [1]. A video circulating on the Chinese platform Douyin showed Orsi shaking hands with passersby while climbing the Great Wall [1].
Later that afternoon, Orsi toured the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, located in central Beijing [1]. On his arrival in Beijing the previous day, February 1, Orsi visited the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which showcases the history of the CPC through images, relics, and audiovisual displays [1].
The Museum of the CPC has become a key destination for foreign visitors interested in China's political history. By September 2025, nearly 600 foreign guest groups had visited the museum, including 11 heads of state and 9 heads of government, as well as over 70 foreign political party leaders [1]. Former Argentine President Alberto Fernández was the first foreign head of state to tour the museum in 2022 [1]. Many leaders from Latin America and the Global South have visited the museum, viewing China’s development path as a reference point [1].
Orsi's visit follows this trend of Latin American leaders engaging with China’s political history and cultural heritage during diplomatic trips. His engagements in Beijing included historical, cultural, and political sites.
Orsi's itinerary during the state visit confirmed a focus on both symbolic landmarks and political institutions in China. The president's visits to the Great Wall on February 2 and the Museum of the CPC on February 1 showed a blend of cultural appreciation and political diplomacy [1].
