Life in Beijing- the Indian way :): Yet another visit to the Great Wall

I've not got a chance to put up something for a while now...Just been busy with the usual routine.

We had a long weekend during the National holidays, also called the "Golden week". We didn't have any travel plans so stayed in Beijing and on one of the days made a trip to the Great wall.

If you live in Beijing, you might have been to the Great wall a couple of times already considering you'd often accompany friends or family who visit. We've only been to either the Badaling or Mutianyu sections of the wall, but there are other beautiful sections which aren't that touristy especially if you like to hike.

It was my 8th trip (or was it 9th?lost count!) to the wall, but was our son's first trip. We wanted to make sure we take him to visit before we ever decide to leave China. Being born here he'd have to take a walk on the wall to keep up to the Chinese saying " "Until you reach the Great Wall, you're no hero."

Travel Tips:

Visiting the wall is great any time of the year, just make sure you are prepared with the right clothes for the weather

Mutianyu is usually lesser crowded than Badaling

Keep at least half a day for the trip, and don't plan too much for the rest of the day

There are many restaurants on the way to the Wall , make sure you check the prices before deciding to order. Beware of tourist traps

Always better to go with a trusted tour guide or hire a car

October is a good month here , not too hot , not too cold. Apart from the weather before we choose to do any outdoor activity we also check the AQI figures. Beijing has it's good bad and ugly days...Below are the pictures taken from outside our window where you can see the difference in air quality.