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Great Wall Campout Posted by on Jun 5, 2013

Visitors to China almost always swing through the capital. Beijing is not only a city with thousands of years of history, but it’s also the political and cultural center of China. On the top of most travel itineraries in the “Northern Capital” is a visit to the Great Wall (长城 – cháng chéng). Although you…

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Jinshanling Great Wall Camp Posted by on Dec 16, 2011

With winter arriving in Beijing, and painfully cold, dry days in store for the next three to four months, I find myself dreaming about spring already. After a long, cold winter, spring lifts the spirits of Beijingers, who can finally come out of hibernation and enjoy the great outdoors. The long, cold, dry winter is…

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Camping on the Great Wall Posted by on Apr 16, 2011

With the arrival of spring, Beijingers can finally come out of hibernation and enjoy the great outdoors. The long, cold, dry winter is finally gone, and there are just a few short weeks of moderate weather before the intense heat of summer hits. This short window of opportunity between freezing and sweating needs to be…

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