"Beijing a city of wonders" Top 5 Page for this destination Beijing Shi by urban4est

Beijing Shi Travel Guide: 6,609 reviews and 16,891 photos

I have now been to Beijing twice. The first time I did the mandatory things like climb the wall and watch the flag raising at Tienamen Square.

The second time I visited with friends and enjoyed the food and shopping.

Last visit to Beijing Shi: Oct 2003
Intro Written Nov 8, 2004
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Reviews (6)

Great Wall Sled lift Things to Do (6)

Finally after feeling satisfied that I had climbed the Great Wall we headed back. Be careful those steps are steep going... more travel advice

A Wall like a fort Things to Do (6)

Here you can see how the wall is actually like the outer wall of a fort or castle. It is all made of cut stone.... more travel advice

Great Wall Things to Do (6)

While you are on the wall you can buy drinks, fruits or have your picture taken and laminated thanks to these vendors... more travel advice

On and On and On and........ Things to Do (6)

As you look at the nearby mountains you will see the wall snaking over the crests. Some areas repaired and others have... more travel advice

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unravelau Jul 24, 2007 at 5:17 PM

What an achievement for the builders, and a marvelous experiences for the climbers. Would a billy cart beat the sleds? Wonderful page thank you. Carole.
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luz06 Apr 17, 2006 at 10:48 PM

last feb was my first time in beijing... very cold for someone from the tropics. but i think travellers should visit the great wall, forbidden city & tiananmen square at least once to have a better u/standing while reading chinese books.
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travelmaven Jul 24, 2005 at 7:05 PM

1st of all have a great birthday! Was just wandering thru yr pix of China..very interesting..havent been there yet but hope to go!
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jessicadf Jan 28, 2005 at 8:16 AM

Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge!
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Burtty Dec 24, 2004 at 9:55 AM

Great PictureS of the Long Wall! What a nice experience to share!
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muddybok Dec 12, 2004 at 7:32 PM

Excellent write up of Great Wall. Cool!
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Stephen-KarenConn Nov 23, 2004 at 12:06 PM

Excellent views and info about the Great Wall. We'll look forwardto exploring more of your pages.
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JLBG Nov 17, 2004 at 11:08 PM

The Great wall is indeed great (as your page is) ! The walls built by the Romans were not so big but I found a part of an amazing one (and that few know) in southern Tunisia !
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Redlats Nov 17, 2004 at 3:21 PM

I wonder how many people have the Long Wall on their visit lists. We do as well. How difficult would it be if you speak none of the Chinese languages?
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CandS Nov 15, 2004 at 12:29 PM

Would love to go there some day!!! It must be amazing!!!