The Great Wall speaks for itself. We drove 2 hours outside Beijing to Mutianyu for the best view. Even the overcast day did not dampen our excitement to step back into time.
As we walked up to the chairlift, an enterprising villager asked us if we wanted to take a picture with a Chinaman. Of course we did!
We rode up in the cable car that carried the Dali Lama on January 20, 1999 ... we felt blessed.
The mist may have limited long range visibility ... it also enhanced the mystique!
The wall continues up the mountain ... although it is not open to the public past the last gatehouse in the above picture. I don't have the right camera to capture the wall's grandeur ... just know we had a great day!
Kim in Korea
Here's what is looks like on a clear day ... image by Nicolas Perrault III on Wikipedia.
Oh my; your misty photo of the wall is wonderful! What a trip you are having!
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ReplyDeleteUnbelievable pics again Kim. What a great site to have visited. You've made yourself some nice "rocking chair" memories of this trip to Korea and China.
ReplyDeleteSuper cool that you and your family got to see the wall. And I'm glad you had a great day doing so!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating structure - amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow, the views are amazing from the Great Wall.
ReplyDeleteThat is one spot I must visit.
ReplyDeleteFun place to visit
ReplyDeleteI have been waiting for these photos.
ReplyDeleteI so want to go there someday.
Have a Good One
Ann/alba STILL JEALOUS
Such beautiful pictures...I would get very dizzy though. I think I like your misty pic better than the one from Wikipedia :)
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are just amazing! Like Ana Alba, I'm so jealous.
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