May 6, 2010 - Walking on The Great Wall in Badaling

Yesterday afternoon, I hiked the western section of The Wall here in Badaling. ...  But, now less than two miles are open to the public here at Badaling. ... There appear to have been many ways in the past to get to and from The Wall here in Badaling. ...    By the end of the day today, I had walked every foot of The Great Wall here in Badaling that was opened to the public. ...

May 5, 2010 - Finding The Great Wall

 I point to the word Badaling. ...  Each time I point to Badaling, they point down the long line of buses. ...  A gentleman with an Australian accent asks me how to get to Badaling. ...  Finally, I see a small sign saying (in English) "passengers for Badaling Great Wall please take the NO. ...  I approach one and ask for Badaling. ...

Oct 16, 2008 - Great Wall

Today we went to the great wall which is two hours from Beijing.Today we went to the great wall which is two hours from Beijing....

Apr 4, 2008 - The Great 'Secret' Wall of China

Leo Hostel ran a tour to the 'Secret Wall', away from the other very touristy sections of the wall. We were driven past the popular section of the wall in Badaling, which was absolutely packed with people in funny hats. ... About 20 minutes later we ended up getting dropped off in the middle of nowhere, where we hiked for about an hour up to the wall.Leo Hostel ran a tour to the 'Secret Wall', away from the other very touristy sections of the wall. We were driven past the popular section of the wall in Badaling, which was absolutely packed with people in funny hats. ... About 20 minutes later we ended up getting dropped off in the middle of nowhere, where we hiked for about an hour up to the wall....

Jan 23, 2008 - The Great Wall, China

Our trip to Beijing wouldn't have been complete without a day trip to the Great Wall. We decided to check out the Great Wall at Badaling, which is one of the easiest parts of the wall to get to. ... Once there, we hiked to the top of the wall, and were able to see the wall continuing on into the distance.Our trip to Beijing wouldn't have been complete without a day trip to the Great Wall. We decided to check out the Great Wall at Badaling, which is one of the easiest parts of the wall to get to. ... Once there, we hiked to the top of the wall, and were able to see the wall continuing on into the distance....

Jan 8, 2008 - The Great Wall at Badaling, and the Ming Tombs

We visited the Great Wall at Badaling, the closest section to Beijing. ... Normally packed wall-to-wall (slight pun intended), it was empty during the winter.We visited the Great Wall at Badaling, the closest section to Beijing. ... Normally packed wall-to-wall (slight pun intended), it was empty during the winter....

Jul 13, 2007 - The Great Wall...is a toilet!!!

This morning I get to go to the Great Wall.This morning I get to go to the Great Wall....

May 15, 2006 - Tour to the Great Wall

Today we went to the Ming Tombs.Today we went to the Ming Tombs....

Mar 10, 2006 - Forbidden Palace

Were going to the Forbidden Palace today or Gugong as the Chinese would say.Were going to the Forbidden Palace today or Gugong as the Chinese would say....

Nov 28, 2005 - Beijing

Ahh.Ahh....

Nov 16, 2005 - The Great Wall and final day in Beijing

The Great Wall is really an amazing site.The Great Wall is really an amazing site....

Sep 11, 2005 - The Sweet Aroma of the While Cloud Temple

Wisps of smoke eminate from the huge incense burners and permeate the air with a sweet aroma.Wisps of smoke eminate from the huge incense burners and permeate the air with a sweet aroma....