Fourth time on the Wall
18.09.2010
I have been to the Great Wall of China several times now. The first time was back in the 80's where I was sick and vomited in somebody's new Mercedes. At that time we probably visited the Badaling part of the Wall
The second time was with my two friends Laura and Mie in 2004, where we travelled around China. With Laura and Mie I visited the Huang Hua Cheng part of the Wall in Huai Rou.
In 2006 I visited the Wall again, this time the Jing Shan Ling part. I visitied with my classmates from Peking University on our way to Chengde.
And now in 2010 I visited again, this time with Kim, and back at my favourite spot at Huang Hua Cheng.
I find Huang Hua Cheng less spoiled than most of the other parts. It is difficult to get to, so you hardly ever meet big groups of tourists. This time we were the 10 people from the hostel, and then maybe 20 students from an arts school in Beijing, so we basically had the place to ourselves.
One thing though...do not go to Huang Hua Cheng if you are out of shape or have knee problems...there are some seriously steep parts!
Take care.
Posted by EvaMariaTravels 17:00 Archived in China