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The Great Wall of China

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krisek Premium account Joined: Jan 08 Points: 84174 Posts: 203 Posted: 2009-03-18 22:13:00    Hi there! I was just wondering if anyone could recommend a few nice places to see the Great Wall. I would like to go for a hike on the wall and take some nice pictures, panoramic with great stretches of the wall, weaving like a dragon on the hills... Thanks. Krys --- Open your eyes. Free your mind. Touch lives. Sink into the different. Travel and belong. Profile photo: Palma de Mallorca. Reply    Reply with quote    Contact krisek   mistybleu Premium account Joined: Aug 04 Points: 53340 Posts: 245 Posted: 2009-03-18 23:43:00    Krys, When I went to China I went to the Balding Pass, which is the closest section of the wall to Beijing, but I found this part heavily populated with tourists and the wall has been restored and looked a little too modern. In contrast I was encouraged to go to Simatai where the wall is crumbling and has a lot of character. I think Ralph went to this area as well. Here a link to the guide: www.globosapiens.net/china-travel/Beijing/Simatai.htm Well it is a starting place. Amanda --- "So many places, so little time" ((*_*)) Reply    Reply with quote    Contact mistybleu   pesu Premium account Joined: Jul 08 Points: 15863 Posts: 52 Posted: 2009-03-19 00:09:00    Krys, Ralph (esfahani) is in Beijing today. Perhaps you can get very up to date infos contacting him. Petra Reply    Reply with quote    Contact pesu   shubh Joined: Mar 09 Points: 166 Posts: 36 Posted: 2009-03-19 04:07:00    Juyongguan Great Wall, Huangyuguan Great Wall-Yellow Cliff Great Wall, Great Wall, Simatai, Great Wall Jinshanling, Great Wall at Mutianyu ate some popular sections to see. Adviser travel.justluxe --- luxury resorts http://travel.justlu-xe.com/ Reply    Reply with quote    Contact shubh   bootlegga Premium account Joined: Jul 04 Points: 15194 Posts: 124 Posted: 2009-03-19 04:10:00    Badaling is nice, but very touristy I found (I went this fall, but haven't uploaded the pics yet). If that's your thing, then fine, but based on your post, I suggest Simitai. It's off the beaten path (it takes two hours to get there) and is totally worth it IMHO. I've some of my links to give you a better idea. Pics http://www.globosapiens.net/bootlegga/picture-the-great-wall-at-simitai-10139.html http://www.globosapiens.net/bootlegga/picture-the-great-wall-at-simatai-17550.html Report http://www.globosapiens.net/travel-information/Beijing+Shi-1401.html Travel Log http://www.globosapiens.net/travellog/bootlegga.html?de=&page=8.html --- "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." – Mark Twain Reply    Reply with quote    Contact bootlegga   krisek Premium account Joined: Jan 08 Points: 84174 Posts: 203 Posted: 2009-03-19 13:35:00    Thank you all for your responses. I am planning to be in Beijing for a few days during which I would like to incorporate the visit to the Great Wall. I was planning to make two trips, perhaps. One to the restored sections and perhaps frequently visited; and the other to a more remote sections of the wall... I thought I would need to come back to the capital for the night between the two trips (as it is easier to organise trips from there), but I guess it would make sense to stay closer to the wall - any suggestions? --- Open your eyes. Free your mind. Touch lives. Sink into the different. Travel and belong. Profile photo: Palma de Mallorca. Reply    Reply with quote    Contact krisek   shubh Joined: Mar 09 Points: 166 Posts: 36 Posted: 2009-07-02 01:33:00    The famous Great Wall sections include the Badaling, Huanghuacheng, Mutianyu, Jiankou, Gubeikou, Jinshanling and Simatai sections. You may want to avoid the peak seasons or visit the Mutianyu Great Wall instead. It is even more beautiful and has fewer tourists. If you are nostalgic for old times, the Simatai and Gubeikou sections should be on your itinerary. --- luxury resorts http://travel.justlu-xe.com/ Reply    Reply with quote    Contact shubh