17 Feb 2020
Journey from Beijing took about an hour and a half. Our guide bought the cable car tickets for us and was able to get some discounts. Once up onto the Great Wall, the view was awe-inspiring. We could walk freely as there were not much people around probably because it is winter and this part of the Great Wall is less frequented. Guide explained the history of the Great Wall to us and we walked to one of the towers where we could have a 360 view. As it had snowed about a week before, the snow had melted and became ice. Need to walk slowly as it is extremely slippery a. Myself and a few others had slipped and fell. We took the slide down the mountain and it was fun for the kids. Need to check the brakes as it could be very fast. Overall, a great day that we will always remember.