The well-preserved sections of the Great Wall in Beijing
are China's most famous tourist site. These sections are
mainly the remains from the Ming Dynasty, an era of
tremendous construction. The wall runs across the
northern part of Beijing for over six hundred kilometers
with various passes and towers. The mainly sections
include Badaling, Simatai, Jinshanling, Mutianyu,
Gubeikou, Huanghuacheng and Jiankou.
You really have to see this fantastic,
amazing and breath-taking scenery once in your life. But
remember to ask yourself what kind of scenery you want
to see before you pack, because the scenery varies
depending on which section you visit.
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Scene List :
Simatai Great Wall 3
Jinshanling Great Wall 4
Gubeikou Great Wall 5
Mutianyu Great Wall 8
Jiankou Great wall (Arrow Lock) 9
Huanghuacheng Great Wall 10
Juyongguan Pass 13
Badaling Great Wall 14
Shui Guan (Water Pass) |
Badaling
is the section where most tourists go. The wall is
famous for its completeness, imposing structures and the
famous Juyonguan Pass. Most pictures publicized on guide
books, brochures and magazines are taken in this
section. But you may find yourself being pushed forward
by crowds on top of wall in holidays or peak reasons.
The Mutianyu section in Huairou County,
seventy kilometers northeast of Beijing is a good
alternative.
Not yet resorted to the level of
Badaling and Mutianyu, the wall in Jinshanling,
Simatai and Gubeikou
is a bit smaller and narrower than that in Badaling.
Upon hiking on these sections, you can find much more of
the genuine bricks, and fortifications left behind from
ancient times. Here you can get a real glimpse at the
ancient history of China. Group tours arranged by travel
agencies often have Badaling, Mutainyu, Simatai and
sometimes Jinshanling on their itinerary.
In recent years, the Great Wall in
Huanghuacheng and Jiankou
(Arrow Nock), about twenty-nine kilometers
northwest of Huairou city has become an ideal choice for
hiking lovers and adventurers. The section has steep
precipices on either side, a reservoir and charming wide
flowers. It is a section of the great wall off the
beaten track. Be sure to pack necessary clothes, sports
foot wares, drinking water and a flash light. This
section is for adventurers.
No matter which section you visit,
this magnificent engineering achievement tells you the
history of China. |
