Today the Great Wall - Chapter Two! We visited the Jinshanling Section with the aim of seeing the wall in a more original condition. We climbed up to the wall and walked from tower to tower eventually walking some of unrestored (dangerous!)parts. It was perfect weather, blue skies and very little wind, so not too cold = about -10! This part of the wall is about 2 hours from Beijing so not very popular with the usual tourists. We found the drive interesting and it was so nice to get out of the city.
Unfortunately there were a few hawkers, this time they were the local farming people, but they were so 'in your face' that it was annoying. Have to say though that they were so a fit that they could climb over the wall like mountain goats. Once they left us alone we were able to enjoy the wild and magnificent beauty - fantastic!
No comments:
Post a Comment