Well there are 2 ways up to the wall at this site. A ski lift or the stairs. I really wanted to know and feel how far up the mountain the wall was and get a real idea of what it took to get all the building material up there. And remember they didn't have these stairs here to build it.
I honestly don't see how they accomplished it. It is steep and those rocks that they used are large.
This area of the wall was kept up and modernized for tourist.
Still not there yet.
My first glimpse of the wall. How did they do this? I don't know how many times i have stopped before this point to catch my breath. Well Beijing was experiencing the highest smog of the year so i will use that for my excuse for shortness of breath.
Finally the wall!
Look at the size of those carved stone.
My first few steps on the wall.
I am impressed.
When you are there and you walk for miles, and there is no end in sight it really starts to hit you on how massive this undertaking was.
This guy spoke broken English and wanted to know where i was from so i bartered info for a picture.
Have you ever heard of the phrase "A Thousand Screamin Chinamen" I think this is 999 and 1000.
My bartering didn't work so well with them. They cost me 20 RMB each. $3.19 US a piece.
Hey, they got sharp objects so i did good.
They could say 20 RMB and picture. Oh and each after you show them one, 20 RMB
After this experience on the wall i booked a second day on another part of the wall that doesn't have the upkeep and is falling down.
Didn't get enough of this.
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