History of the Great Wall: The Great Wall is more than just a big long wall along the north of China. Read details of the long and interesting history of China's Great Wall.
Day Tripping from Beijing: The Great Wall of China is easiest visited on a day-trip from Beijing, easily accessed from Beijing by tour bus, public bus or by hiring transport. The most popular spot for Chinese tour groups is the Badaling Section, as it is the closest to Beijing and has been open for the longest time to visitors (since 1957). But you don't have to settle for tourist masses. There are a number of sections to visit. The following profiles should help you decide what part of the Great Wall to visit.
Beijing Great Wall Sites:
- Jiangjun Pass
- Simatai
- Jinshanling
- Hiking between Jinshanling and Simatai
- Gubeikou
- Baimaguan Pass
- Beishicheng
- Mutianyu
- Jiankou
- Dazhenyu
- Hugnhuacheng
- Xishuiyu
- Juyongguan Pass
- Badaling
