The Great Wall is truly a marvel. One cannot comprehend the magnitude of this project. Stretching over 3,500 miles, the wall climbs countless mountains and hills. We visited the restored section at Badaling. The area was crowded with tourists, but the crowds thinned as you ascended due to the steep steps. My goal was to reach the highest section at the top of the mountain. Looking out from the garrisons along the wall, one is transported back to the Ming Dynasty and many questions are raised. Who were the workers who built this wall? Was the wall really effective in protecting China? What would it have been like to be stationed in one of the garrisons. According to Robert Frost...."Good fences make good neighbors." I wonder if this saying is true about the Great Wall.
4 comments:
"Good fences make good neighbors."
It's really interesting.But I think Great Wall is much more than simply a fence.
Have you visited other places of interest in China?They are really feasts for the eyes...
jI have always wanted to go on the Great Wall Of China. It looks beautiful from your pictures. Did you know that bones are buried in it?
There are bones buried in Great Wall?As a Chinese,I have never heard about that...
i have heard many things about the Great Wall. It is known ALL over the world! Is there REALLY bones in it??? I never have heard that! But it could be true. I LOVE he pic.s of the Great Wall!
Maeve
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