Monday, April 14, 2008

A closer look at 万里长城

as you dont already know, i like to look at things from a different perspective.. the little things. And the Wall had lotsa them! i love it! =)



Well.. During the wall’s lifetime, they are built and repaired multiple times, I noticed different construction styles. Sometimes I think to myself. Is this the real deal? Is this the real Great Wall? Is it another scam where millions visit a year? But come to think of it.. ancient paintings scrolls reveal it's true history..



The terrain is very unpredictable.
Mountainous, the wall sometimes just stops continuing. Like the photo above, the wall ends with 50 metre drop. It is a spectacular sight. The watchtower looks like its still standing strong! Formidable!



A chunk of rock bulging out from the wall's body. also, check out how steeep the pavement is..




^Vandalism on rocks, a common sight.. Disgraceful..





^The ground is mostly covered in dark rock, smooth and sometimes slippery.



inside the watchtower are lined with thick pillars, narrow walk ways and unclimbable stairways. It's dark and errie..



The wall has sophisticated drainage systems too. Openings like these can be found around the watchtowers and along the wall. Even drainage openings have detailed designs. Cool!



The section that is opened to public are all being lined with rusting smelly handrails.


And that is the Great Wall for me!
I like.

不到长城, 非好汉。