Woke up at 4am for this view and it was totally worth it
Mike Rodriguez

Mike Rodriguez

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Great Wall at Sunrise 🌅

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Guys, I can't even describe how magical this moment was. Waking up at 4am was brutal, but watching the sunrise paint the Great Wall in golden light was absolutely worth every sleepy minute.

This section at Mutianyu is less crowded than Badaling, and the views are just incredible. The wall stretches as far as you can see, winding through the mountains like a giant dragon.

Fun fact: The Great Wall is over 13,000 miles long - that's longer than the distance from New York to Beijing and back again! Mind blown 🤯

Anyone else planning a Great Wall trip? Hit me up for tips!

Posted on March 12, 2024