Huang Hua Great Wall Vacations, Huang Hua Great Wall Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Charlene, Steve and Lisa (USA)   It was a 07.30 start on Wednesday, to ensure it gave us enough time to reach Dongzhimen Long Distance Bus Station, where we had arranged to meet Charlene, Steve and Lisa. The bus station wasn't really what i envisaged, for the best part it was just a load of bus stops on the road. As we had arrived a little early we had time to sample some street food for breakfast, which contai...

Today's plan was to meet Phil (TB: Deats) and Julia (TB: Mybu84) for a trip to the Great Wall. Finally I get to see it live and in person! There are several sections of the Great Wall open for visits near Beijing. Badaling is the closest and therefore overrun with tourists -- steer clear! Mutianaya is just a little bit farther but reportedly much quieter. Simatai is farther yet and reportedly has some great hiking. Our planned destination, Huanghua, is fairly close, but isn't even listed in m...