Middle Route of Switchback Great Wall, 2019/08/01
Hiking down from the General's Tower.

Middle Route of Switchback Great Wall, 2019/08/01

See 12 photos from a Great Wall hike out in Yanqing District, following part of what we call the Switchback Great Wall.

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Middle Route of Switchback Great Wall, 2019/08/01 photo #9
We hiked up a valley trail to the Great Wall.
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A view from the first tower.
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The hike continued along Great Wall that was overgrown by trees and bushes.
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The General's Tower, tallest on this part of the wall.
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Almost up the steep bit!
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Taking a break in the shade.
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The hike continued along the wall.
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Looking back.
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We'd finish the hike in the village far below.

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