Beijing is not only the political center of China, but it is also the most strategic city in the north. Many dynasties in Chinese history actively built walls in this area. Among many historical ruins of the Great Wall in Beijing, the wall built during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) is the most often seen and best preserved, running over 373 miles and containing about 827 city wall platforms, 71 passes and countless towers. The famous Great Wall sections include the Badaling, Huanghuacheng, Mutianyu, Jiankou, Gubeikou, Jinshanling and Simatai great wall.
If you want to experience the culture and enjoy the beauty of the Great Wall, meandering along the bricks of the Badaling Great Wall is your first choice. It is famous for its deep-rooted culture, magnificent sights and complete military facilities - the essence of the Great Wall. You may find many pictures of it in magazines and guide books and printed on stamps. Being the must-see section of the Great Wall, it is sometimes flocked with visitors especially during holidays.
You may want to avoid the peak seasons or visit the Mutianyu Great Wall instead. It is even more beautiful and has fewer tourists. If you are nostalgic for old times, the Simatai and Gubeikou sections should be on your itinerary. These two sections are well maintained in their original states. The strong, primitive walls enhance the beauty of the wilderness.
If you are energetic and daring, adventures on the Huanghuacheng and Jiankou sections await you.
Beijing Great Wall
The steep peaks and broken bricks will challenge your courage and curiosity. Remember to bring complete a mountaineering outfit, food and water. Water is unavailable on the wild sections.
Different sections of Beijing's Great Wall can satisfy many different interests. Come and explore your favorite one!
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Nov. 16,2009 18:21
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Mr.Clayton(Australia) said:
If we were to trek the Great Wall without a guide do you need to purchase any type of permit for camping along the way? Is it safe and has anyone got any info or experience in Trekking it on your own?
In repaired wall section such as Badaling, a guide is not very necessary if you have already known the background history before. But in wild section, I think you'd better hire a local villager to guide your way, because the wild wall has many dangerous parts and you will easily get lost in the mountains.
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Nov. 15,2009 20:41
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Mr.Clayton(Australia ) said:
Is it possible to trek the Great Wall without being on a tour? Are there reasonable facilities that make overnight village stay possible without booking?
Nov. 16,2009 01:19 Ms.Lily replied:
Hi, of course you can make the Great Wall travel by yourself. It is much flexible and cheaper. For example, if you will go to Badaling, you can take bus no.919 at Deshengmen Station. There are many farmhouses near the wall, where you can stay and usually they do not need booking especially in the travel low season.
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Nov. 15,2009 16:14
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Mr.Clayton(Australia) said:
I am heading to China in MArch 2010 for a business tour of the factories in Shanghai. I wanted to stop in Beijing for the first 2 days to see the sights was thinking the Forbidden city and Tiananmen Square day one and the Great Wall in Mutianyu day 2. From here We would fly to Shanghai. Can you give me an idea if this is possible and if any of the business tours offer extended tourism advice?
Nov. 15,2009 20:15 Mr.Simple replied:
Yes, I think your plan is very reasonable. The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are located near to each other. Besides Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, you can also visit Hutongs and enjoy the local snacks at night if time permits.
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Nov. 7,2009 22:07
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Mr.Willy Campbell(USA ) said:
I will be arrive in Beijing early AM November 14, and leave late PM November 15th. I really want to see the Great Wall first and foremost. I would also like to see Tienanmen Sq. if I have time. What do you suggest for tours to the Wall? Can I get there without a group? What is the best area for limited time?
Thanks
Nov. 9,2009 04:17 Mr.Ruby replied:
Yes, you can do it without a group. You can go to the Tiananmen Sq. in the morning to see the raising flag, and take bus no.5 at Tiananmen West Station and get off at Deshengmen Station, then take bus no.919 and arrive at Badaling. Nice trip!
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Nov. 8,2009 15:56
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Mr.debby(USA) said:
I will be coming to Beijing on the 29 of March, will I be able to walk the great wall or will it be to cold? What type of cloths should i bring/
Nov. 9,2009 04:14 Mr.Lee replied:
Of course you can walk the great wall. It is not too cold. Wearing a sweater and a jacket is enough.
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Nov. 6,2009 23:25
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Ms.Emma(Australia) said:
My husband and I are planning to go to Beijing and visit the great wall in Mid January 2010. Is 5 days enough in Beijing? Will it be too cold to visit the wall at this time?
Nov. 7,2009 21:10 Mr.Jason replied:
Yes, five days are enough to visit Beijing. It is cold to visit the wall in January. You should wear warm clothes, and I suggest you not go to the wall in snows because the steps are too slippery.
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Oct. 26,2009 16:07
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Mr.snob(edq) said:
what are the main sections of the great wall in bejing
Oct. 26,2009 20:05 Mr.Lin replied:
Well, they are Badaling, Mutianyu, Jinshanling, Simatai and Jiankou Great Wall.
Nov. 3,2009 15:44 Mr.a(ca) replied:
how muck does it cost
Nov. 3,2009 21:57 Mr.Jack replied:
Which section you refer to? The entrance ticket of Badaling Great Wall is CNY 40 at this travel season.
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Oct. 15,2009 21:45
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Ms.Ailsa said:
This websit is awesome. I have learned a lot concernig Great Wall. I shall read them through before my visit to China and to Great Wall.
Oct. 17,2009 00:39 Mr.Alext replied:
That's true. Ms.Alisa. You are saying what i am saying
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Oct. 11,2009 04:06
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Ms.eleftheria(greece) said:
Hi,
I would like to visit the great wall, I am staying in Beijing for some days. I have made some research and I found that there are a lot of tours overthere but that it is also possible with public transportation. I am traveling alone what do you propose? I heard that in tours you are spending long time in tourist shops and I want to avoid this as I am planning one of the days to go for shopping. Do you have any suggestions?
Oct. 11,2009 20:29 Ms.Linda replied:
Of course, you can take public transportation to visit the Great Wall. If you will go to Badaling, you can take bus no.919 at Deshengmen Gate, and see this page to avoid transportation trap. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/greatwall.htm
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Travelers' Voices on Great Wall in Beijing
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Nov. 15,2009 19:28 Reply
Mrs.green(usa) said:
I am visiting Beijing prior to taking a cruise. How does one travel to the port using public transportation?
Nov. 16,2009 21:03
Ms.SLEEPYHAMSTER replied:
Hi, can you plz specify which port you will go to and which cruise you will take?
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Nov. 16,2009 18:21 Reply
Mr.Clayton(Australia) said:
If we were to trek the Great Wall without a guide do you need to purchase any type of permit for camping along the way? Is it safe and has anyone got any info or experience in Trekking it on your own?
Nov. 16,2009 20:33
Ms.SLEEPYHAMSTER replied:
In repaired wall section such as Badaling, a guide is not very necessary if you have already known the background history before. But in wild section, I think you'd better hire a local villager to guide your way, because the wild wall has many dangerous parts and you will easily get lost in the mountains.
3.
Nov. 15,2009 20:41 Reply
Mr.Clayton(Australia ) said:
Is it possible to trek the Great Wall without being on a tour? Are there reasonable facilities that make overnight village stay possible without booking?
Nov. 16,2009 01:19
Ms.Lily replied:
Hi, of course you can make the Great Wall travel by yourself. It is much flexible and cheaper. For example, if you will go to Badaling, you can take bus no.919 at Deshengmen Station. There are many farmhouses near the wall, where you can stay and usually they do not need booking especially in the travel low season.
4.
Nov. 15,2009 16:14 Reply
Mr.Clayton(Australia) said:
I am heading to China in MArch 2010 for a business tour of the factories in Shanghai. I wanted to stop in Beijing for the first 2 days to see the sights was thinking the Forbidden city and Tiananmen Square day one and the Great Wall in Mutianyu day 2. From here We would fly to Shanghai. Can you give me an idea if this is possible and if any of the business tours offer extended tourism advice?
Nov. 15,2009 20:15
Mr.Simple replied:
Yes, I think your plan is very reasonable. The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are located near to each other. Besides Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, you can also visit Hutongs and enjoy the local snacks at night if time permits.
5.
Nov. 7,2009 22:07 Reply
Mr.Willy Campbell(USA ) said:
I will be arrive in Beijing early AM November 14, and leave late PM November 15th. I really want to see the Great Wall first and foremost. I would also like to see Tienanmen Sq. if I have time. What do you suggest for tours to the Wall? Can I get there without a group? What is the best area for limited time?
Thanks
Nov. 9,2009 04:17
Mr.Ruby replied:
Yes, you can do it without a group. You can go to the Tiananmen Sq. in the morning to see the raising flag, and take bus no.5 at Tiananmen West Station and get off at Deshengmen Station, then take bus no.919 and arrive at Badaling. Nice trip!
6.
Nov. 8,2009 15:56 Reply
Mr.debby(USA) said:
I will be coming to Beijing on the 29 of March, will I be able to walk the great wall or will it be to cold? What type of cloths should i bring/
Nov. 9,2009 04:14
Mr.Lee replied:
Of course you can walk the great wall. It is not too cold. Wearing a sweater and a jacket is enough.
7.
Nov. 6,2009 23:25 Reply
Ms.Emma(Australia) said:
My husband and I are planning to go to Beijing and visit the great wall in Mid January 2010. Is 5 days enough in Beijing? Will it be too cold to visit the wall at this time?
Nov. 7,2009 21:10
Mr.Jason replied:
Yes, five days are enough to visit Beijing. It is cold to visit the wall in January. You should wear warm clothes, and I suggest you not go to the wall in snows because the steps are too slippery.
8.
Oct. 26,2009 16:07 Reply
Mr.snob(edq) said:
what are the main sections of the great wall in bejing
Oct. 26,2009 20:05
Mr.Lin replied:
Well, they are Badaling, Mutianyu, Jinshanling, Simatai and Jiankou Great Wall.
Nov. 3,2009 15:44
Mr.a(ca) replied:
how muck does it cost
Nov. 3,2009 21:57
Mr.Jack replied:
Which section you refer to? The entrance ticket of Badaling Great Wall is CNY 40 at this travel season.
9.
Oct. 15,2009 21:45 Reply
Ms.Ailsa said:
This websit is awesome. I have learned a lot concernig Great Wall. I shall read them through before my visit to China and to Great Wall.
Oct. 17,2009 00:39
Mr.Alext replied:
That's true. Ms.Alisa. You are saying what i am saying
10.
Oct. 11,2009 04:06 Reply
Ms.eleftheria(greece) said:
Hi,
I would like to visit the great wall, I am staying in Beijing for some days. I have made some research and I found that there are a lot of tours overthere but that it is also possible with public transportation. I am traveling alone what do you propose? I heard that in tours you are spending long time in tourist shops and I want to avoid this as I am planning one of the days to go for shopping. Do you have any suggestions?
Oct. 11,2009 20:29
Ms.Linda replied:
Of course, you can take public transportation to visit the Great Wall. If you will go to Badaling, you can take bus no.919 at Deshengmen Gate, and see this page to avoid transportation trap.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/greatwall.htm