1. at the foot of The Great Wall of China
It is said that if you have not been to The Great Wall of China, you have not been to China. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Great Wall welcomes millions of tourists who attempt to climb up the wall to its peak.
2. The Great Wall of China
3. a photo that shows the big steps to climb
Listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the New World, The Great Wall, which was manually constructed some 2200 years ago, stretches 5800km. Today, while some parts of the Wall have been repaired and reinforced, some other parts are in disrepair.
4. Love Lock
5. Locks of Love
The Great Wall of China has various entry points. We took the one north of Beijing. This stretch of the wall, right up to the peak of Tower 13, has been extensively preserved to cater to tourists of all ages.
6. Nelson attempting the climb despite an injured knee
7. another route
Therefore, the steps are now even and there is a railing along the entire stretch of the wall, which means, it is no longer as difficult to climb up the wall as it was years ago. Still, anyone who visits the Great Wall of China have to take precautionary measures, especially those who are not so medically fit.
8. the other side of The Great Wall of China
9. various souvenir shops at the base of The Great Wall of China
For further information on the existence of the Great Wall of China, read this Wikipedia page.
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