Our first day in Beijing was very full. First on the list was the Great Wall. I did lots of research on what area of the wall I wanted to visit. None of the sections are very close to Beijing (about 2 hours by car) so I picked a section that was less touristy crowded. If we're going to have to drive a long way no matter what, might as well pick one with stunning views and less smelly people.
So the Mutianyu section it was.
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| Dustin at the entrance |
The Great Wall of China - the only man-made structure visible from space - stretches over 1,500 miles. Built only of bricks, stone, and dirt the wall is also the largest tomb in the world with many of its builder's remains buried underneath.
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| Lots of history here |
To get to the top of the mountain we caught a ride.
And then spent two hours marveling at a stone structure that has withstood 2000 years of wars and weather.
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| A bit muggy |
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| And a bit squinty |
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| A guard tower |
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| In later years, additional weaponry |
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| I will take care of the senior. |
It truly is a magnificent sight snaking along the mountains in both directions.
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