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Famous ancient monuments & beautiful mountain scenery
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Touristy and crowded during peak seasons
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There is a Chinese saying "You are not a hero if you have not visited Great Wall of China"
Chang Ling: Statue of Emperor Zhu Di
victorwkf Says: There is a statue of Emperor Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty within the Hall of Eminent Favour at Chang Ling. In fact, Chang Ling is built as the burial ground for Zhu Di, which is one of the most influencial of the Ming emperors.
victorwkf Says: The Baoding is a small hill which buries Emperor Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty. It is located behind the Soul Tower and is kept intact so that it can be preserved. Probably beneath this hill is an incredible underground burial palace which we may never get to see.
Chang Ling: Soul Tower and Fang Cheng
victorwkf Says: The Soul Tower and Fang Cheng is a very impressive building which guards the resting place of Empress Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty, whose tomb lies beneath a small hill called Baoding next to the Soul Tower. Future emperors of the Ming Dynasty will come here to pay respect to...
victorwkf Says: The Ling Xing Gate of Chang Ling is interesting because it is said that once you cross this gate, you will enter the realms of heaven as you head towards the Fang Cheng and Soul Tower of Chang Ling.
Chang Ling: Hall of Eminent Favour (Part 3)
victorwkf Says: More photos of the exhibit at the Hall of Eminent Favour, including the beautiful robes of the emperor and empress of the Ming Dynasty.
Chang Ling: Hall of Eminent Favour (Part 2)
victorwkf Says: As mentioned in part 1 of this tip, there is an impressive display exhibition in the Hall of Eminent Favour, including the emperor and empress robes and head-dresses, beautiful white jade and green jade belts, kitchen-ware etc. Photography is allowed but you cannot use...
Chang Ling: Hall of Eminent Favour (Part 1)
victorwkf Says: This is a huge and impressive hall where the emperors of the Ming Dynasty come to Chang Ling to pay respect to the forefathers. This hall is now converted into a museum with very good display of items of the Ming Dynasty.
Chang Ling: Sacred Silk Burner
victorwkf Says: In between the Gate of Eminent Favour and Hall of Eminent Favour of Chang Ling, there are 2 beautiful sacred silk burner lining the path. These were used to burn commerative inscriptions and sacred silk materials after sacrificial rites of the Ming Dynasty of China.
Chang Ling: Gate of Eminent Favour
victorwkf Says: After entering the main entrance gate of Chang Ling, the next gate is the Gate of Eminent Favour which will lead you to the grand Hall of Eminent Favour.
I have no idea: After climbing the Great Wall
filipdebont Says: After climbing the Great Wall, we felt a bit hungry. So we decided to eat a light meal, before our bus ride towards Beijing Airport.It was a typical open Chinese restaurant.The Noodles were just delicious. Of course we also tried some local Chinese beer. Noodles with beef
Great Wall: Climbing & Cable Car
victorwkf Says: The best way to experience the Great Wall of China is of course to climb up the slope and stairs on your own. This may be quite tiring and require resting, especially if you are not so physically conditioned. Another option is to go up using the cable car but this requires...
Day tour to Badaling Great Wall & Ming Tombs
victorwkf Says: The best way to visit the Great Wall and Ming Tombs is by a day tour, which include a comfortable bus, lunch and a English speaking guide. This will save you the trouble of organising your own trip and most of the tourist going there usually takes the day tour. You can book...
victorwkf Says: If you are on an escort tour to Great Wall and Ming Tombs, it is very likely that you will visit the silk shop, which sells lots of products made from silk. The shop will also introduce you to what is silk, how to make silk threads, clothes and blankets etc. Some of the silk...
victorwkf Says: If you are going for an escort tour to the Great Wall and Ming Tombs, the local guide will most likely bring you to a jade shop located nearby. This is also the location of your lunch so it is almost unavoidable. They will give you a briefing of what is jade, different types...
victorwkf Says: The Great Wall at Badaling can get very crowded, especially during the peak tourist seasons of May, September and October. The first week of October (called the "Golden Week") is the national holidays of China and a lot of tourists will be there, so please avoid if possible....
victorwkf Says: Some portions of the great wall at Badaling are rather steep (and others with huge and uneven steps) so be careful especially coming down. There are railings at the side along the wall (see photo), so hold on to them if you need to. At the other parts of the great wall,...
Please DON'T feed the bears :-(
illumina Says: At the main entry point onto the wall is a tourist souvenir stall area, which also contains pits containing Asian Black Bears, also known as Sun Bears or Moon Bears. Keepers sell fruit and veg to the tourists to be fed to the bears - PLEASE do not participate in this, it's...
filipdebont Says: a small backpack to put your sun block creme, and water A sweater can be handy as it can be chilly on top of the Great Wall, we did not need this, as it was very hot when we visited the Great Wall. sun block creme Plenty of film rolls, or for the digi-kids plenty oy of...
victorwkf Says: In between the Ling Xing Gate and Soul Tower of Chang Ling lies the Five Offerings. This is an incense burner which is carved from stone with many drawings such as clouds and dragons. Many tourists actually drop some money here as a form of respect to the Ming Tombs.
Great Wall: Souvenir Photographs
victorwkf Says: As in all other touristy places, there are locals who will take souvenir photographs for you at a price when you are at the Great Wall. At one section near the top, your photograph will be placed in a certificate which states that you have climbed the great wall (this is one...
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After entering the main entrance gate of Chang Ling, the next gate is the Gate of Eminent Favour which will lead you to the grand Hall of Eminent Favour.
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