Trans-Siberian Railway - Part 4 (Beijing)

Sketching along The Great Wall of China!

Up early to visit the Great Wall of China! I climb the steep and uneven steps for a couple of hours in the Juyongguan section. I stop at a plateau, sit on the wall and dangle my legs over the edge.

The surrounding scenery is breathtaking - the ancient dragon-like wall weaving its way along the creased landscape, with veiny cracks and crevices streaking down the mountainsides.

Layers and layers of jagged blue fade into the distance...

[Music by Nina Cosford]

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[ruthvergaraprieto]

thanks Nina 4 sharing with us your wonderful journey and lovely drawings :)

[whitneybai]

I just received the book, and these videos are making me so happy. Thank you!

[Sakartstic]

So beautiful!! How many days did you stay for at each destination?