Improve your Mandarin with these useful terms about climbing the Great Wall of China! This is called 爬长城 - pá cháng chéng, climbing the Great Wall.

This vast array of ancient fortifications offers challenging hikes, breathtaking views, and a chance to chat with other hikers in Chinese!

When you stop and marvel at the endless array of mountains, you can say 好漂亮 - hǎo piào liang, that’s so beautiful!

And when your legs are giving out after hobbling back down, it’s time to say 我累了 - wǒ lèi le, I’m tired! The exhaustion is all just part of the journey.

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