Photo: Alison Mead, China
There is something inspiring about following a path that is over 2000 years old, especially when that trail travels along the Great Wall. Intrepid's Alison Mead took a wander along the iconic wall to get a different perspective of China...
"Our adventure started at the off-the-beaten-track village of Gubeikou, around 3 hours from Beijing. Accompanied by local guide Chen, complete with his t-shirt stating 'feeling good', our small group of six begin the steady climb over exposed ground to reach the wall.
Parts of the wall were completely ruined, other sections were overgrown, but all the way it was clear this was the mighty Great Wall of China. Round another corner, up over another tower and the views were spectacular, so much so that we forgot our weary feet and knees. And if we did remember our aches, Chen's great story-telling quickly took our minds off any pain..."
