Xingcheng, China - Blogabond

Chaoyang bound?

We were at the Xingcheng train station ticket window having just bought our soft seats for Chaoyang [only $10!] when the Drama began. I attempted to make a follow on request for two tickets to Beijing from Chaoyang. Having been told by a nation-wide reservation service that no hotels in...

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prrrrl on September 27, 2013 from Xingcheng, China

from the travel blog: Liaoning, 2013

Hiqh Quality

"Please be careful to wet up and down steep slopes," read the sign. Chinglish at it very best! [Sign posted at the entry ramp to the ancient city wall of Xingcheng, one of only four remaining Ming Dynasty walled cities.]

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prrrrl on September 26, 2013 from Xingcheng, China

from the travel blog: Liaoning, 2013

Spider Wall

I was so excited to see large argiope spiders in three consecutive battlements of the Ming Dynasty wall! I took many close up pictures! Then I kept walking... and counting... and there were about 20 consecutive battlements with argiope spiders. Must be favorable winds facing south. Spider Row!

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prrrrl on September 26, 2013 from Xingcheng, China

from the travel blog: Liaoning, 2013

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