CHINA - Beijing’s the Great Wall and more Palaces & Temples - September/October 2019

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September 30th 2019

Published: September 30th 2019

HUANGHUACHENG GREAT WALL Another early start and we transferred 45 miles out of Beijing to reach the Huanghuacheng section of the Great Wall of China. So very different to our visit to the Jinshanling Section a few days ago this part of the wall edges the side of Haoming Lake. The Huanghuacheng wall is divided by reservoirs, and some parts are even submerged in the water, which is a very u... Read Full Entry

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Paul & Sheila Williams

silvernomads

We love to travel and experience different places and particularly like to view and photograph the world's wonderful array of wildlife - and we are so so lucky to still be able to do so although a little slower these days. After retiring in 2010, we have travelled the world covering every continent as older generation nomads - hence our name Silvernomads. We have been really blessed to live out our retirement as we had always dreamed when we worked all those long years. The world is such a kaleidoscope of colours and cultures that have blown our senses away and this blog is a great means... full info

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3rd October 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hiking the Wall
This is an amazing location that we hope to visit some day. So lovely.

5th October 2019

silvernomads
Paul & Sheila Williams

The Great Wall
It is indeed a 'Great' wall and when you visit make sure you see several different sections. We saw two but would have liked to have seen a couple more. Regards Sheila

6th October 2019

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Beijing
Thank you for taking me on your journey through Beijing. All looks beautiful, and you take some really beautiful photos. I love the close-up photos of locals enjoying their free time in the parks of the city ?

6th October 2019

silvernomads
Paul & Sheila Williams

Locals in Beijing
Thanks Alex it was amazing to watch them but felt really guilty that we did not join in but some of their exercises looked pretty difficult. Regards S

6th October 2019

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Interesting
I actually haven't seen that. At least not that I know of. But I have to ask you, did you get to see the morning gymnastics in the park? That's a nice thing to watch. And even better to participate yourself in. /Ake

11th October 2019

silvernomads
Paul & Sheila Williams

Exercise in the Park
Hello Ake and thanks for your comment. Yes we did get to see many locals exercising and playing games in the park - did have a little join in with them. Regards Sheila

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