Great Wall 2

One post on the Great Wall just didn't seem to be enough. As you may know, the wall follows the ridge line, so it goes up and down hill. It can get pretty steep, like in the 1st pic. On the left you can see more of those top of the wall defensive structures. Second is inside a guard tower. 3rd is a look at one of the gates through the Wall that allowed for commerce, communication, etc. The arch is original and completely made of brick. 4th is what the attackers would see if they got close enough. The last two show more of the wall and an example of the view from on top. I was disappointed that the day was pretty hazy. The scenery and mountains of China are unusual and stunning, at least to these western eyes.Read more