I know this sounds silly, but this has been a dream of mine since I was in the first grade! We learned about Chinese New Year that year and watched Big Bird Goes to China. I really hope I can go there someday~
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How I did it: We hired a driver that took us through the Beijing country side before stopping at the Great Wall. We were taken to part of the wall that was not as touristy or busy. I cannot remember the name but as soon as I remember, I'll let you guys know. It was great not having loads of tourist there. We only saw a couple of other people. The rest of the time, we were alone on the Great Wall which was so much nicer. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I went with a group of fifteen from my university, and we visited many parts of China, learning about the culture and the sights as we went. One of the best parts of the trip was visiting the Great Wall, it was surreal! Read how I did it…
How I did it: I stayed at a hostel in Beijing and organised the tour through them. My girlfriend had already done a tour a few years back to one of the reconstructed areas and said that although it was interesting, it was crowded and unpleasant. We instead opted for one of the 'secret tours' - we had to walk up a pretty steep hill, but were then pretty well free to roam all over the old ruined walls. The tour also included a lunch in someone's home in … Read how I did it…
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The Great Wall was amazing – I ran up it! So worth it, amazing – not as amazing as I thought – but still amazing!! I loved it – so glad to cross it off my life list!!
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If you’ve been to the great wall of china, can you send me some pictures please.
It’s lots of fun, especially if you’re able to walk LONG distances, but some tourists tend to leave trash in some sections of the wall =\.
I have always been interested in the orient and want to visit this region. So much history, so much to see and experience.
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I did! It was so amazing! I am so happy to have been able to share it with my husband and kids! It was so beautiful! If anyone plans to go I suggest going to Mutainyu section. It isnt so flooded with tourist, it is less money and there arent as many vendors- PLUS there is a tram you can ride for partical part of the hike! I highly encourage anyone whom is thinking about this goal!!
I climbed a section of the great wall, and wow, it was so amazing, everyone should do this at least once in their life! I want to go back there …
I seriously recomend going up the steep but much less busy way. The walk is a little more tiring, but there’s far less traders bothering you, and other tourists getting in your way. WARNING It is quite a bit steeper, so don’t try it if you have health problems or something











