5/27/13


We chose to visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Apparently it's less crowded than other sections, but it was still quite busy. We escaped the crowds by spending a bit of time exploring an unrestored section of Mutianyu. It was mostly deserted except for a few brave souls who didn't mind the crumbling rocks and sheer drop-offs. It was easy to imagine what the Great Wall used to look like before it became a huge tourist detsination. That being said, I am of course grateful that they have restored sections of the wall so people can continue to enjoy it for centuries. It was so awe-inspiring and impressive.

20 comments:

  1. Wonderful pics, great processing! :-)

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  2. Such clear beautiful pictures. love this!

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  3. i like the colour in all of these - mysterious fog, greens, and bright pops of tourists.

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    1. i think it might be a mix of a lot of smog & a bit of fog... but regardless, it definitely gives the photos a moody appearance! :)

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  4. love these pictures! it has that vintage film look that i'm adoring at the moment! absolutely gorgeous and you have a great eye for photography. my new blog is finally up & you should check it out at www.kelseyarkills.net :)

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  5. absolutely love your photos. The great wall looks fantastic x

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  6. The Great Wall is really nice. I remember walking up to it for the first time, I could not believe I was really at the Great Wall. Such an incredible experience.

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  7. stunning janis. love the moody-ness of these.

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  8. It is my dream to go there one day...

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  9. Wow, these are all gorgeous.
    I really want to travel there someday!

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  10. Amazing photos - on my travel wish list!! These make me want to go more!

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  11. Woah. These are beautiful!

    Alex knew a guy who ran a marathon on this thing. I thought that sounded like a fun idea for a moment, but by the looks of your pictures, I think I'd have a difficult enough time just leisurely walking around.

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  12. the pop of neon on that women's shirt is perfection with the gloomy rainy fog.
    lovely photos~

    xo the egg out west.

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  13. Jinshanling is the less crowded section ... and more authentic than the others! fantastic remember ...

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  14. wow, incredible!! it looks beautiful there. must have been surreal.

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  15. Beautiful! I visited the Great Wall 8 years ago and I wish I had such wonderful photos from my adventure.

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  16. Dang, your photos just keep getting better!! Love how moody the recent photos have been.

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  17. good grief, i'm bummed we didnt make it up there. GORGEOUS!

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  18. I want to see the Great Wall up close and personal one day myself. These are absolutely amazing photos.....You always have such breathtaking photos. -Jessica L

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