It is my second visit to Beijing, and although I had been to the Great Wall before, I wanted to go there again. It’s an awesome structure and the view out there is just beautiful.
Did I mention that the view is beautiful? Mountains after mountains as far as one can see, the fresh air, the big sky….
There are several tourist spots to visit the Great Wall. Some are busier than others due to ease of access. We went to Simatei. It was quiet and there weren’t many people about.
It’s also great for exercise – we walked up and up for about 3 hours
There are food, drinks and souvenirs stalls along the way
We stopped often to enjoy the view, and to take some photos. But we also stopped because we ran out of breath…
Meet a resident of the Great Wall
An another…
And another.
On the way down, we took the easy way out. Some people opted for the flying fox.
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18 comments:
Beautiful shots. It is a awesome place.
Oh wow they are breathtaking views, lucky of you to be there and experience the climbing on the great wall...All the photos we're awesome and just can't help of keep on watching.
now i am truly jealous, always wanted to see this. wow!
Golly, I think I should add this sort of trip to my list! Your photos are just wonderful and I do like the images of the bugs.
I think I might like the chair-lift on the way UP instead, but I guess that defeats the purpose.
wow... 3 hours is quite a long stretch.. i salute.. me only 2nd part and felt so exhausted already..
Your pictures are gorgeous. And what great exercise with such a reward all along the way.
What beautiful photos of the Great Wall!!.
The girl in the picture are you?
But, how pretty you are!!, Evelyn.
Your SECOND visit?! How wonderful for you!
The scenery is worth the climb. And I would be glad of the fast ride back down (going downhill is much harder on the legs than going uphill!)
What a great holiday. It looks like hard work going up but what views. Lucky you.
It is indeed an awesome structure and your photos are breathtaking, Evelyn! I think I may have mentioned before, but my youngest daughter just returned recently from a trip to China and was awestruck by the Wall! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Have a great week!
Sylvia
Wonderful views. Thanks. Adding in the bug photos is a nice touch.
awww, this is one of the places I'd like to visit before i get too old to travel.:p great photos!
Wow! What an awesome place to get to explore! Love the residents you found too!
Okay, now... I've enjoyed all of your pictures from your trip, but this is the first time that I have become truly jealous! I've always wanted to go to the Great Wall. Really!
I love that you added the small details too.
such a wide array of macro to wide angle you are very talented
awesome trip, i always dream of going there but the nearest i have come to a great wall was a replica in a taoist temple in cebu :)
I visited the Great Wall 4 years ago. Truly a wonder to behold. Great shots!
Wow, sure looks like a fantastic trip!
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