At the Foot of the Great Wall

At the foot of the Great Wall at Badaling there is a huge complex consisting of various government buildings, a library and a temple. We ventured into the area since there was almost an hour to spare before the bus departed.

No need to go to Xian to see the Terracota Warriors. There were a few of them right at the Great Wall. However I am not sure if they were the real thing or mere replicas.

Posing under a pink Magnolia tree in full bloom

A white magnolia tree

The pink Magnolia tree against the backdrop of the Great Wall in the distant mountain

The entrance of the 'Die Cui Library'

Sillhouette of the Great Wall taken from the library grounds

The inner court of the library

Poems on the wall. I wish I knew how to read them

The distant mountains make a very impressive sight indeed. One could study here in peace I suppose. All who sit for their Fellowship or Masters exam should study here! :-P

Roof architecture

Path to the temple ground

Another view of the Great Wall

Parking lot in front of the Badaling Great Wall entrance. You can make out a section of the Wall in the background.