Westerners bowled over by state of public toilets

It takes a certain strength to climb the Great Wall - and an entirely different kind to use its restrooms.

Public toilets in China continue to be the subject of much complaint, particularly among foreign visitors, either because of their lack of cleanliness, lack of stalls for females, no soap or no disabled access.

To stop the griping, authorities nationwide are working to provide more pleasant accommodations for people who want to "spend a penny".