Brief Introduction of Jinshanling Great Wall by Sarah

January08

Besides Mutianyu and Badaling which more famous from others section of the Wall, there is Jinshanling Great Wall. The section of Jinshanling retains its original Ming Dynasty outlook and outstanding nature scenery.

Description about Jinshanling Great Wall
Jinshanling Great WallPanorama View of Jinshanling Great Wall

Jinshanling Great Wall lies in the mountainous area of Luanping County, Hebei Province, and has a total length of 10.5 kilometers. It was first built in the sixth century during the Northern and Southern Dynasties (420-589) with 5 passes, 67 towers and 2 beacon towers. Along it are 67 watchtowers, all in different styles, at average intervals of 150 meters.  Poems and tablet writings are also can be found on the Jinshanling Great Wall left after the Wall rebuilt. 

Hiking on Jinshanling Great Wall
Jinshanling Great WallJinshanling Great Wall in Winter

Jinshanling is also best for its photograph and hiking route. Jinshanling to Simatai hiking route is the most popular which takes about 4 hours. If you like hiking then you can train your hiking skill here as well as get the best capture of the stunning views. Jinshanling is also a best place to go as there almost no people.

The steps of the Great Wall at Jinshanling are rather steep and rocky with loose stones at times with parts getting quite narrow. For some tips, you should wear comfortable shoes and clothes for hiking. Prepare your best physical condition to finish the hiking route. Bring only your important things like water on your way.

Original Features of Jinshanling Great Wall
Jinshanling Great WallOriginal Walls on Jinshanling

Located about 110 kilometers (68 miles) northeast of Beijing, Jinshanling offers a great view and its original structures. It is one of the most interesting Great Wall sections which offer many original features. Relatively less crowded and fewer visitors, Jinshanling features with breathtaking nature view and fresh air. In the morning, visitors could also see a sea clouds from above. Together with Simatai, both are the most remote and least restored portions of the Great Wall near Beijing.

The entrance fee to Jinshanling cost 50 RMB. A cable car has been constructed to take visitors to the highest point along the wall (40 RMB one way). Then if you want to explore Simatai, there is an additional admission charge of 50 RMB to continue on to the Simatai section, and a 5 RMB fee to cross the suspension bridge.

So be sure to wake up early if you interest get a hiking trail from Jinshanling to Simatai. Explore untouched Jinshanling Great Wall and create your priceless hiking experience!

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Brief Introduction of Mutianyu Great Wall by Sarah

January04

Located in Huairou County, 70 kilometers northeast of central Beijing, Mutianyu Great Wall known as one of the best preserved Great Wall. There provides excellent and advanced facilities as well as stunning sceneries around.

A Glimpse Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great WallRain View of Mutianyu Great Wall

The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is connected with Jiankou in the west and Lianhuachi in the east. Built mainly with granite, the wall is 7–8.5 metres high and the top is 4–5 metres wide. Compared with other sections of the Wall, Mutianyu offers different nature scenery along the Wall. With more than 90 percent vegetation area around the Wall, Mutianyu look beautiful in all year long, in all season with its different atmosphere.

Because of its military importance, Mutianyu Great Wall in total has 22 watchtowers in this 2,250-metre-long stretch. It was built along steep ridges and deep valleys, used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs during the Ming Dynasty.

Facilities on Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great WallCable Car on Mutianyu Great Wall

Come to Mutianyu Great Wall, you will enjoy relatively quiet environment, fewer visitors, and less crowded. More than that, visitors who do not wish climb the Wall may also choose between a two-rider chairlift or four-rider gondola. Both facilities will bring you up from the foothills to the level of the wall, which runs along the ridges above. From a short cable car ride, you will able to enjoy the spectacular views of the Wall as it crosses the ridgeline.

Mutianyu Great WallToboggan Ride on Mutianyu Great Wall

Another feature at Mutianyu called toboggan ride. This allows single riders to descend from the wall to the valley on a winding metal track. One person to a toboggan and you will also have a little handle with which you press down to go faster and pull up to stop. Toboggan ride not available at the other sections of the Wall, so if you come to Mutianyu, this ride could be interesting and fun to try! It is a safety ride though!

Favorite Hiking Section
Mutianyu not only famous for its stunning scenery, it has also known as one of the best section for hikers to exercise. It has situated close to the Jiankou (Arrow Nock) section which is the popular area for the hikers. The hiking part of Mutianyu Great Wall is not overly difficult. There are some points where the path gets a little challenging which mostly include narrow and small steps, along with at times some very steep climbing.

Located a little bit far from Beijing, Mutianyu Great Wall could be visit by our services. Get the tour from our travel agency and prepare adventure the Wall.

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Brief Introduction of Beijing Badaling Great Wall by Sarah

January01

Badaling has known as the most visit section of the Wall among many famous sections. Located close to Beijing (closest), Badaling attracts so many local people and foreigners every day.

Profile about Badaling Great Wall
Badaling Great WallBadaling Great Wall in Winter

Badaling Great Wall is situated in Yanqing County, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Beijing. It was built in Ming Dynasty of China aiming for the military purpose, a defensive project against the northern enemies. Because of that, the strategic location is very important. It took 8 years to finish it with the highest point is Beibalou, approximately 1,015 metres (3,330 ft) above sea level.

Cable Car Facility on Badaling Great Wall
Badaling Great WallCable Car on Badaling Great Wall

Badaling is the first section of the Wall that opened to the tourists. Today, Badaling equipped with complete facilities include cable car which will bring you up to the middle part of the Wall with only 5 minutes. For you who want save more energy and time, the cable car option is surely be the best choice! So many people will climb the east section and choose to take the cable car up. If you decide to take a cable car up the Great Wall, you have to go to the cable station which available at the foot of the east part of the east "front mountain".

Cable car in Badaling Great Wall is a little bit old but it is under regular and strict check. One cable car holds four people. Cable car fee from single way cost 40 CNY and 60 CNY for the round trip.  Great Wall is symbol and proud of China. There is a Great Wall Museum and Badaling Wildlife Zoo which located near from Badaling.

How to Reach Badaling Badaling Great Wall? 
The transportation to reach Badaling is also very convenient. From Badaling Expressway, visitors could connect Badaling with central Beijing. Visitors could also take the fast train to Badaling which leaves from Beijing North Railway Station (at 07:26 am, 09:33 am, 11:08 am, 13:19 pm, 15:01 pm, 19:32 pm). There also the cheapest way to reach Badaling by taking the local bus service, bus No. 919 which you could find near the Deshengmen Gate tower & the Jishuitan subway.

If you only have limited time in Beijing and do not want to spend much time on the way then Badaling section will offer the excellent location close to the downtown Beijing. Get the efficient and easy way to reach Badaling Great Wall with our service.

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