Hi there, We visited the Badaling section of the wall when we were visiting Beijing in October 2003. There are some sections of the wall that are very steep like this. We used the hand rail when we were coming back down. We met one retired American couple who were both using hiking poles to help them get up in these steeper areas.
It was quite windy there that day but sunny so we were constantly retrieving our hats or mashing them down on our heads in order to not lose them over the side of the wall. Next time we visit we plan to be in good shape in order to keep up with our daughter.
At Badaling there is a gentler incline in one direction and a steeper incline on the other side. Our group opted to take the less traveled steeper incline. Either direction is just as beautiful and scenic.
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Holy Moly!! That would get my backside into shape!!!
If this is like the Great Wall, I won't be seeing the top...that's for sure!
Donna :)
Hi there,
We visited the Badaling section of the wall when we were visiting Beijing in October 2003. There are some sections of the wall that are very steep like this. We used the hand rail when we were coming back down. We met one retired American couple who were both using hiking poles to help them get up in these steeper areas.
It was quite windy there that day but sunny so we were constantly retrieving our hats or mashing them down on our heads in order to not lose them over the side of the wall. Next time we visit we plan to be in good shape in order to keep up with our daughter.
At Badaling there is a gentler incline in one direction and a steeper incline on the other side. Our group opted to take the less traveled steeper incline. Either direction is just as beautiful and scenic.
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