Tag Archives: 司马台

Further on the Great Wall 长城 in Jinshanling 金山岭

Walking on the Great Wall of China was a hugely exhilarating experience for me. The Chinese would say that “If don’t go to the Great Wall, you are not a…

Ruins of the Great Wall 长城 in Jinshanling 金山岭

It is impossible for the 8,000 kilometer wall at least five hundred years old to be in top condition. The arid conditions of Northern China rendered much of the Great…

Hiking the Great Wall of China 长城

From the guide books to the hostels in Beijing, the hike from Jinshanling 金山岭 to Simatai 司马台 is touted to be one of the ultimate Great Wall experiences. I originally…

Exploring the Great Wall of China 万里长城

When one thinks of tourists attractions in China, the very first thing that comes to mind would no doubt be the Great Wall of China. I originally wanted to walk…