From Badaling we walked to Juyongguan pass.  It was a beautiful walk with the fall colors, and we were in good spirits and not yet crapping ourselves because we were still ignorant as to how steep the pass was.   

I have no idea how old this carving is, but it’s size and the fact it’s up there is impressive.

The wall behind us was not Juyongguan, but another bit we strolled past.

And here we have our first peek from the road of Juyongguan pass. 

This here’s the north side of the pass, or the piddly little one if you will.

Now we’re looking up at the south side.

Bad Ig! 

I’m not sure what the red tags are, but I was hoping it’s not the number of lao wei to die climbing the pass.

And up we go…