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 sections.
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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. 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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Travelers' Voices on Great Wall in Beijing
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Jun. 20,2009 21:36 Reply
Mr.Darrell said:
Can you please help me on which section I choose among so many walls in Beijing? I will come to Beijing in August and plan to have one day visit on the wall.
Jun. 21,2009 01:25
Mr.Springfield replied:
Hi, Badaling is the most famous one, but also with most people. Mutianyu is less famous and less grand than Badaling, but has fewer visitors and the view is good in autumn. Jinshanling, Simatai and Jiankou are wild walls beyond repair. They are dangerous but suitable for experienced hikers. So you can choose from your liking, energy and time.
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Jun. 5,2009 18:58 Reply
Mr.Kent(USA) said:
I would like to see the Great Wall between flights as I'm leaving China. Is this possible? How much time does it take to get from the airport to the wall, see the wall and get back to the airport?
Can I do this alone or do I need a tour guide?
Thanks!
Jun. 6,2009 04:35
Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
Thank you Mr. Kent. I think it will be a very promising business to visit the Great Wall by helicopter. But I haven't found any information relating to this business. Maybe, it's impossible currently. But I hope it can become true in the near future. I think a lot of people will come to try!
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Apr. 23,2009 21:12 Reply
Mr.robin(usa) said:
how long is the journey from beijing to the wall
Apr. 23,2009 23:01
Ms.Daisy replied:
Take Bus no 919 at De Sheng Men Gate in Beijing, and it takes you about one hour to Badaling Great Wall by taking the express highway.
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Apr. 21,2009 16:22 Reply
Mr.X.kaliber(Greece) said:
guys does anyone of you know any myth or story considering the great wall near Beijing after the ming dynasty?( looking more for supernatural stories ;) but and the actual history it will be a great asset in my story)
plz sent me your reply in x.kaliber@hotmail.com.
With title "(your nick) for the greatWallStory"
Thank you in advance if you help me or not.
Take care ;)
Apr. 22,2009 04:49
Mr.Lulu replied:
Hi, what about those stories in this page:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/culture/
but do you must have a story of the Great Wall after the Ming Dynasty? There are not so many stories after Ming Dynasty, you know, as the wall construction has been stopped after the Ming Dynasty.
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Jan. 25,2009 16:20 Reply
Mr.Paul S(USA) said:
When we were there in 2007 we were treated very well and the tour guides were wonderful.
What a Kodak moment!
After climbing for over an hour we were exhausted because of the steep steps and the different size steps. But to think of how many others had traveled those steps makes me want to go back and explore even more.
Apr. 22,2009 03:57
Mrs.Charmaine(Queenslands) replied:
That's a nice story
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Apr. 22,2009 03:56 Reply
Mrs.Charmaine(Queensland) said:
I think or i know that it's a really nice place to go...i should start packing my bag starting from next week.i have to ask my husband to come with me.
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Dec. 1,2008 19:08 Reply
Ms.HUMPALOT(MUMBI) said:
ITS THE WOURST VACATION EVER I HAD TO SLEEP ON A ROCK
Jan. 8,2009 10:56
Mr.REGGIE(JACKSONVILLE) replied:
I BET IT WAS
Mar. 12,2009 06:40
Mr.bum(bum) replied:
Why on earth did you have to sleep on a rock? That is terrible! You should've taken some sleeping equiptment with you because when i went i took some incase.
Apr. 10,2009 04:43
Ms.Jaguare(China) replied:
well, if you didnt notice, the Great Wall is made of rock and stone!
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Feb. 4,2009 22:37 Reply
Ms.Jenny CJL(MALAYSIA) said:
I'ts been wonderful experience visiting great wall which mankind has ever built during these ancient times and still exist.
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Jan. 27,2009 10:30 Reply
Ms.kittle(NorthAmerica) said:
what other information is there about the great wall?
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Jan. 13,2009 03:10 Reply
Mr.mendoza(phillipines) said:
it is beautiful around that rocks