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The Great Wall of China at Juyong Guan (November 2005)

A chilly and very windy Saturday found me at the Great Wall of China at Juyong Guan (Juyong Pass). The terrain is much steeper than the 'flatter' section at Badaling, a few kilometers up the highway. Badaling has been fitted with a cable car for those 'out-of'shape' visitors wanting to go to the top. Juyong Guan has no such convenience; just steps, steps and more treacherous and uneven 'steps to the shy.' My traveling partner showed the benefits of his morning jogs; he made it all the way to the top. I just got to station 2, an worthy accomplishment, but 'no cigar.' (For the next visit I would pick a warmer day and a flatter venue.) All-in-all, a visit to the Wall is still an inspiring experience.
The Great Wall at Ju Yong Guan
The Great Wall at Ju Yong Guan		 Great Wall Entrance
Great Wall Entrance		 A Climb Awaits
A Climb Awaits		 You've Got to Be Kidding
You've Got to Be Kidding
Great Wall Military Garrison
Great Wall Military Garrison		 Intrepid Climbers
Intrepid Climbers		 Stone Warriors
Stone Warriors		 Its All Up-Hill From Here
Its All Up-Hill From Here
It Goes On Forever ...
It Goes On Forever ...		 ...and ever
...and ever		 The Other Side of the Valley
The Other Side of the Valley		 Up Treckers
Up Treckers
Rocky Terrain
Rocky Terrain		 Looking Back from Level 2
Looking Back from Level 2		 Looking Up to Stations 3 and 4
Looking Up to Stations 3 and 4		 Looking Over the Side
Looking Over the Side
A Small Pagoda Near the Top
A Small Pagoda Near the Top		 Turned Around and Heading Down from Station 2
Turned Around and Heading Down from Station 2		 Looking Up the Other Side of the Pass
Looking Up the Other Side of the Pass		 Serenity at the Bottom
Serenity at the Bottom
More Stairs on the Other Side
More Stairs on the Other Side		 Great Wall Battery
Great Wall Battery		 More of the Wall
More of the Wall		 Flags Everywhere
Flags Everywhere
A Parting View
A Parting View		 Saying 'Goodbye' at the Gate
Saying 'Goodbye' at the Gate

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jeni 06-Nov-2011 07:57
oh its beautiful ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh................................
jeni
Guest 27-Nov-2005 15:12
great shots! and wonderful trip!
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