2013年5月6日星期一

Let’s Enjoy a Hiking Adventure - Great Wall



Have you ever been to Beijing? Have you ever climbed the Great Wall? As the proverb says, he who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man. Action now! Better late than never! Let’s enjoy a hiking adventure Great Wall tour. Ready, we shall start our Beijing tour to Badaling Great Wall and Juyongguan Great Wall.

Badaling Great Wall



As one of the wonders that Chinese people have created, Great Wall is the symbol of Chinese civilization. And the most representative part of Great Wall is Badaling. Every year, shoal of tourists come to visit Badaling Great Wall during their Beijing tour.
The section with an average altitude of more than 1000 meters is the outpost of the Juyongguan Pass. The mountain slope is very steep and the roads are tortuous. These feature made it a military stronghold. The wall is like a giant dragon winding its way along the mountain ranges.
In the history, Badaling Great Wall functioned as a fortification. A number of small holes have been drilled on the wall to allow archers to shoot arrows.
Besides, the signal fire platforms were an important part of the whole fortification of ancient China. They are built on the top of the wall and were used to send warning signal.
Badaling Great Wall has witnessed many significant historic events. Also it witnessed the rise and fall of this country. Badaling Great Wall has distinctively four seasons, whenever you hiking on the wall, you will never disappoint. With long history and grand scenery, Badaling Great Wall is a must for your Beijing tour.

Juyongguan Great Wall



Situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, Juyongguan Great Wall has long been a military stronghold. Many fierce battles were fought here.
Juyongguan Great Wall was steeply each side of a fortrified gate. Juyongguan Great Wall also features some life-size Terracotta Warriors. The presently seen Juyongguan Great Wall was initially built in the Ming dynasty and received much renovation later. It is a very important strategic place connecting the inner China and the area near the northern border.
Juyongguan Great Wall is not just a military stronghold, but also a beautiful scenic spot. Beautiful flowers and lush trees dot the mountains. You will be amazed by its majestic scenery when you hiking on Juyongguan Great Wall.

During this Beijing tour, you could not only know the history of the Great Wall but also amazed by this incredible legacy.

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