President Richard Nixon once famously said “This is a Great Wall and only a great people with a great past could have a great wall and such a great people with such a great wall will surely have a great future”. He was right. On Monday 6th September 2010 I followed in the footsteps of Nixon, Thacher, Reagan and Queen Elizabeth and set out across the Badaling Great Wall of China experiencing China’s most iconic wonder against raw and striking scenery.
13:00 ~ The road snakes through dramatic scenery as we make our way to the Badaling Great Wall.
13:20 ~ From our seats we spot the Juyongguan Great Wall, this section, closest to Beijing is thought to be one of the most strategically significant sections of the structure constructed in the 5th century. Open 6am until 4am daily.
13:45 ~ A large wall plague describes the Great Wall’s new world wonder status as we arrive in Badaling.
14:00 ~ Race you to the top!
14:05: The Olympic motto is proudly displayed in the Badaling hills
14:20 ~ Badaling Great Wall, dating back to 1368, is incredibly steep!
14:30 ~ On it snakes, through the mountainous terrain……………………………………………………………
14:45 ~ ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Piece of cake.
15:00 ~ The views become more dramatic as we continue on our journey.
15:10 ~ The highest point comes into view.
15:45 ~ Don’t look down its a long, long way to fall.
16:05 ~Its easier on the way down!
17:00 ~ Cool down with some green tea ice cream at the bottom.
To experience my adventures on the Badaling Great Wall for yourself or for more information on Beijing contact China Travel Depot.
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