Photos: 1) The Dragon’s Head, the most eastern piece of the Great Wall; farming on the side of the Great Wall; old stones from the Wall litter the beaches; excavations are in progress; feeding livestock on the overgrown Wall; beware of snakes! One of the more interesting places to visit The Great Wall is where […]
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The Great Wall at Simatai
Ever since I visited Badaling, the most popular spot for viewing the Great Wall, I have wanted to explore other pieces of China’s star attraction. In March, we visited the Wall at Mutianyu, which receives significantly less tourists and consequently makes for a lovely place to wander. An additional benefit to Mutianyu is The Schoolhouse, where […]
Photo of the Week: The Great Wall Revisited
I have been to the Great Wall at various locations around China. One of my most vivid memories is exploring where the Wall meets the sea. I recall crossing a ravine by way of a rickety ladder and trying not to think about what would happen if I lost my balance. At that point, the […]