They say that one the must-do before anyone dies is walk the Great wall in China which some see as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
YES! At least I can cross that off my list of must-do! I’ve walked up the Great Wall thrice and each time I did..it blew me away..from the sights and also the walking!
I dare say, that the old ones walking up are far better than I am.

Mutianyu: This area is where tourist mostly go. We went here for our field trip in school (BLCU ‘06).
We went up these stairs first before reaching the Great wall.

My classmates chose to go to the right, but both ends have some limit where tourist need to stop since it’s dangerous already. The steps here are more messier. I had a harder tiem walking up but I reached some end! I reached some end after meditating about getting my breath. And friends pushing me to go!



After the long walk, I rode a toboggan ride..which costs around 100rmb if I remember correctly. Takes you down fast!

Badaling: This area is also packed with tourists from all part of the world, young and also old! I remember when I was young (1994) , this was part of our tourist package. The placed was packed! I sometimes wait for people to go up before me so that I can hold on to the railings. The second time (2005) I went here with my friends, with so many people still, I was able to reach up to the forth tower. My journey was long and hard..for a weakling like me. My knees were trembling each time I stop…and yes…the old ones are far more healtier than I am.

The steps here in Badaling is more people-friendly. But because of jam packed people, you tend to dislike the invasion of personal space.

Simatai:
They say this is the most dangerous route but heck, most breathtaking. I was not fortunate to walk through this but my friends did say they had a lot of fun. The steps are way steeper and not a lot of people around. Accidents might happen in this part of the Great wall. And at the end it, you can enjoy a ride down the great wall to the ground, Unfortunately, I forgot how they call it…hmm..will post it again if remember.

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