Hushan (Tiger Mountain) Great Wall is the most easterly known part of the Great Wall of China. After renovation in 1992, it has opened to public and forming a popular tourist attraction.

Introduction of Hu Shan Great Wall
One Spot of Hushan Great Wall

Situated over Tiger Mountain, Hu Shan Great Wall remains the real section of 600 meters ruins and has been excavated in 1989. After renovation to restore this section in 1992, now visitors are able to enjoy the renovated Hu Shan Great Wall includes 12 platforms and three beacon towers, runs a total of 1,200 metres. The wall starts 15 km northeast of Dandong city (Liaoning Province), directly beside the China–North Korea border, with the Yalu River to the south and the Yuan River to the west.

Historically, the easternmost section of the Great Wall of China here was constructed at Hu Shan to protect against Korea invaders during the late Ming and early Qing dynasty. A brief hike along the Wall provides beautiful views of surrounding cornfields, and the return path takes you right up against the small stream that separates Chinese and North Korean territory. Climb to the top of the Wall, you will have a chance to admire magnificent view of China and North Korea. The admission fee to Hu Shan Great Wall costs 40 RMB.

How to Get Hu Shan Great Wall
Autumn in Hushan Great Wall

Flights are available from Dandong airport to most parts of the country.
From Beijing there's an overnight train (K27) to Dandong that takes about 13 hours. Hard sleeper class tickets start at US$37. Dandong can also be reached by bus from the seaside city of Dalian. The trip takes 4.5 hours. Tickets cost US$15. Busses depart from Victory Square in downtown Dalian.

From Dandong, Hu Shan Great Wall also can be reached by bus. Take bus No.215B at Dandong Railway Station, and get off the final station. The bus leaves from Dandong Railway Station at 06:30am and 15:30pm, and starts from Hu Shan Great Wall at 07:40am and 16:40pm. The bus ticket costs 2 RMB.

Dandong is a pedestrian friendly. Taxi rides start at RMB 5. Taxi is the most convenient way to the Hu Shan Great Wall. Metered rides cost about RMB 20 and take about 20 minutes.

World-wide renowned and enjoying a high prestige in China as one of the top attractions, Badaling Great Wall is worth while exploring with a trip to China.

Brief info about Beijing Badaling Great Wall

There are several sections of the Great Wall, but Badaling boasts as the most representative and best restored section which enchants all the visitors from home and abroad. It zigzags upon the mountain for about 7.6 kilometers and the construction of it dates back to a long time ago. And it has served as one of the most important military stronghold for the protection of the capital back in ancient times. It has stood proudly around Beijing city for over thousands of years; nowadays it serves as one of the top attraction to visit in China. It also is home to a large number of historical and cultural relics as well as a series of supporting facilities which provide the visitors with ultimate Great Wall experience.

Features of Beijing Badaling Great Wall

Looking from afar, Badaling is made of two sections which snake along upon the mountains. The scenery is quite spectacular and mind-blowing looking on the wall. The wall is very solid with the stone steps connecting the watch towers on the wall. The best way to explore the Great Wall is go for a hike on the wall. From the foot of the hill to the highest point, the landscape is unfolding before your eyes, very magnificent and awe-inspiring. There are numerous angles for taking pictures on the wall. The Great Wall aside, there is the Great Wall Museum worth exploring too. The museum will give you an insight into the history and origin of the wall and help you to see soothing behind the wall. In the museum, there are a large number of antiques and documents available. In addition, there is a movie theater near the wall, which will give you a Great Wall experience from another perspective. For exploring the Great Wall, there are a few items worth carrying like a pair of walking shoes and sunglasses.

All in all, Badaling Great Wall is worth a whole day to explore or combine with other tourist attractions like the Forbidden City and the Ming Tombs. As one of the few World Heritages in Beijing, Badaling Great Wall will provide you with an insight into the essence of Chinese engineering feats.

Great Wall is a famous historical site of China, a symbol of China tourism. Everyone come to China interest for visit this famous world wonder. Might be you do not know about Great Wall has 3 famous passes. There are them, Juyongguan Pass, Shanhaiguan Pass and Jiayuguan Pass. Located in Jiayuguan, Gansu Province, here it is Jiayuguan Pass.

Short Brief about Jiayuguan Great Wall
Jiayuguan Great Wall

Jiayuguan Great Wall is situated 6 kilometers southwest of the city of Jiayuguan in Gansu. It was built in 1372 with difficult terrain, called "the first pass in the world" and "frontier lock and key". Among the passes on the Great Wall, Jiayuguan is the most intact surviving ancient military building. Jiayuguan Great Wall which is also called Jiayuguan Pass is also become the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall China which has a long history for more than 600 years.

Structures of Jiayuguan Great Wall
Wall of Jiayuguan Section

The total length of Jiayuguan Great wall is 733 meters with the height is 11 meters. The pass is trapezoid-shaped with a perimeter of 733 meters. It has a total area of more than 33,500 square meters and also called as a key way point of the ancient Silk Road. Jiayuguan consists of three defense lines include an inner city, an outer city and a moat. There are two gates one of the east side of the pass and the other one of the west side.

Around Jiayuguan Great Wall, there have other tourist attractions such as the Mogao Caves, Overhanging Great wall in the north, the First Fusta in the south and many others. They are very worth to visit after Jiayuguan Great Wall.

Overhanging Great Wall
The overhanging Great Wall is an important part of the defensive work of Jiayuguan Pass. It was first built in the year of 1539 during the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644). Originally this section was 1.5km in length, but it was shortened to the current 750 meters due to frequent battles by armies to conquer the fort. The existing wall was rebuilt in 1987.

Standing above Overhanging Great Wall, you will see the boundless desert view. They look lonely, dry but magnificent. Enjoy a different view in the surroundings by visit Jiayuguan Great Wall.