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question:What landmarks did the group pass on the way up the mountain and what types of terrain did they encounter on the way down? Can you describe the abandoned teahouse and resort made out of bamboo where the hike ended? Generate according to: For this hike in Miyun County, we were the only people in the entire area. The route took us up the backside of a mountain not far from Yunmeng Mountain. The route had us walking on the Great Wall, although at times we followed a path in the brush alongside it. The last ascent was rather steep, but we were rewarded when we reached the Round Tower. The opposite side from which we ascended was a sheer cliff face plunging straight down into Yunmeng Gorge. Winds over the previous days had scrubbed the air clean of any haze, and we had some of the best views possible from that peak. A group of us trekked over to a second, slightly higher peak with an equally dramatic drop-off. After a lunch and photos, we began making our way back down the gentler aspect of the mountain. We had great views of Miyun Reservoir, which was directly in front of us on our way back down the mountain. We followed a trail that wound its way through the bushes and trees, passing an old army outpost and snaking into a valley. The trail ended at an abandoned teahouse and resort made out of bamboo. We followed a road from the teahouse to a village where we ended our hike with tea, beer, and hot soup. A good end to a good day! Statistics: 3.5 hours in total, with 2.75 hours of walking at approx. 3.0km/h over approx. 8km; starting height 146m, finish height 150m, highest point 714m (at the second peak), total climbing up 710m, total climbing down 745m. Estimated 1407kCal burned, 11,072 steps. Getting ready to go with a bit of stretching. We stopped for a rest halfway up. We passed three Great Wall towers on the way up. The Round Tower, and the steep drop on one side. Climbing up the side is tricky, and not recommended for those scared of heights. The Miyun Reservoir, east of the Round Tower. The view to the west of the Round Tower. The trail on the way down crossed exposed rock. Hot soup to go with the cold beer.
answer:On our way up the mountain, we passed three Great Wall towers and had great views of Yunmeng Gorge and Miyun Reservoir. The terrain was rugged and sometimes steep, and we had to walk on the Great Wall itself at times. On the way down, we followed a trail through bushes and trees and passed an old army outpost before reaching an abandoned teahouse and resort made of bamboo. The hike ended in a nearby village where we enjoyed hot soup, tea, and beer. The total hike took 3.5 hours with 2.75 hours of walking over approximately 8km. We burned an estimated 1407kCal and took 11,072 steps.
question:Can you give more details about the abandoned teahouse and resort made out of bamboo where the hike ended? what did it look like?
answer:Sure! The abandoned teahouse and resort made out of bamboo was quite interesting. It had a rustic and natural appearance, blend in with the surrounding nature. The bamboo was weaved in a woven pattern, and the structure had a triangular-shaped roof. The interior walls were made of bamboo leaves which provided natural light. The teahouse had a small open area with tiny tables and stools, and the resort had a few small rooms with bamboo beds. It was clear that the teahouse and resort had not been used for quite some time and nature was slowly taking over the place. Nonetheless, it added an element of mystery and adventure to the hike, and we enjoyed exploring the area before heading to the village for tea, soup, and beer.
question:Can you remind me how many great wall towers we passed on the way up the mountain?
answer:Sure! You passed three Great Wall towers on the way up the mountain.
question:How can I make a dairy-free smoothie that still has a creamy texture?
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