The Chinese have a famous saying, “You aren’t a man until you’ve climbed the Great Wall of China.” Being a strong independent woman, my first thought upon hearing this, was damn right, I sure as hell will be hiking up that Great Wall and not just up the wall, but to the tenth watch tower. Whatever […]
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Spanning a distance of 21 000 kilometers across Northern China, it’s no secret that The Great Wall forms one of Asia’s oldest wonders. Built more than 2300 years ago by a range of Emperors, its main purpose was to prevent invasion and protect trading along the Silk Road. Today, it forms one of the must […]
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If you’re thinking of planning a day trip away from the hustle and bustle of Beijing, then a trip to Gubei Water Town and the Simatai section of the Great Wall should definitely be on your list. Here is a quick visual itinerary for your visit. 7:00 am Leave Beijing. Catch bus number 980 from […]
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China has many hidden secrets and Gubei Water Town is one of them. Situated just outside of central Beijing’s hustle and bustle, this ancient village encompasses the core of traditional Chinese culture and architecture. The water town itself is said to be a replica of the Wuzhen Water Town near Shanghai and covers an area […]
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