Have an Amazing Walk along the Great Wall

If you tour in Beijing, them Great Wall you should not miss. As the saying goes, he who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man. This saying shows that a true man can overcome any difficulties. We shall take you to visit Badaling Great Wall and Mutianyu Great Wall during your Beijing tour.

Badaling Great Wall 

Nearly all the foreigners who tour in Beijing would come to visit Badaling Great Wall. As the most famous and best-preserved section of the Great Wall, it threads its way through a jumble of mountains like a giant dragon.

From its name, you can guess it gives access to every direction. In ancient times, Badaling Great Wall was an important military fortress and its function was to protect the Juyongguan Pass. The top floor of Badaling Great Wall is paved with square bricks which made the floor very orderly and smooth. It is wide enough for five horses to gallop abreast and ten people march shoulder by shoulder.

In addition, there are many watch towers and beacon towers on the top of Badaling Great Wall. The beacon towers were used to transmit military message.

Large numbers of tourists are stunned by its dangerous mountain slopes, splendid scenery, and distinctive four seasons. So Badaling Great Wall is a must during your Beijing tour.

Mutianyu Great Wall

Located in Huairou District, Mutianyu Great Wall was used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs during the Ming Dynasty.

Built along the rising and falling ridges, Mutianyu Great Wall is mostly in good condition at present and it is one of the most dangerous parts of the Great Wall. There is a close cluster of watchtowers in unique shapes and diverse structures. Totally 22 watchtowers have been built at Mutianyu Great Wall indicate its military and strategic importance, with a good view regular intervals along its 2,000-odd-meter span.

Mutianyu is a beautiful section of the Great Wall with less crowded. The surrounding natural environment of Mutianyu Great Wall is most attractive. The mountains around Mutianyu Great Wall are densely covered by verdant plants and trees. About 90 percent of this area is covered with vegetation, green pines and cypresses. You could visit Mutianyu Great Wall at any time for that the scenery here is beautiful all year round.

Besides, there are other parts of Great Wall you can visit, but the two are the most representative. Wish you enjoy this hiking Beijing tour.

Let’s Enjoy a Hiking Adventure - Great Wall

Have you ever been to Beijing? Have you ever climbed the Great Wall? As the proverb says, he who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man. Action now! Better late than never! Let’s enjoy a hiking adventure Great Wall tour. Ready, we shall start our Beijing tour to Badaling Great Wall and Juyongguan Great Wall.

Badaling Great Wall

As one of the wonders that Chinese people have created, Great Wall is the symbol of Chinese civilization. And the most representative part of Great Wall is Badaling. Every year, shoal of tourists come to visit Badaling Great Wall during their Beijing tour.

The section with an average altitude of more than 1000 meters is the outpost of the Juyongguan Pass. The mountain slope is very steep and the roads are tortuous. These feature made it a military stronghold. The wall is like a giant dragon winding its way along the mountain ranges.

In the history, Badaling Great Wall functioned as a fortification. A number of small holes have been drilled on the wall to allow archers to shoot arrows.

Besides, the signal fire platforms were an important part of the whole fortification of ancient China. They are built on the top of the wall and were used to send warning signal.

Badaling Great Wall has witnessed many significant historic events. Also it witnessed the rise and fall of this country. Badaling Great Wall has distinctively four seasons, whenever you hiking on the wall, you will never disappoint. With long history and grand scenery, Badaling Great Wall is a must for your Beijing tour.

Juyongguan Great Wall

Situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, Juyongguan Great Wall has long been a military stronghold. Many fierce battles were fought here.

Juyongguan Great Wall was steeply each side of a fortrified gate. Juyongguan Great Wall also features some life-size Terracotta Warriors. The presently seen Juyongguan Great Wall was initially built in the Ming dynasty and received much renovation later. It is a very important strategic place connecting the inner China and the area near the northern border.

Juyongguan Great Wall is not just a military stronghold, but also a beautiful scenic spot. Beautiful flowers and lush trees dot the mountains. You will be amazed by its majestic scenery when you hiking on Juyongguan Great Wall.

During this Beijing tour, you could not only know the history of the Great Wall but also amazed by this incredible legacy.

Beijing Great Wall Hiking Guide - Juyongguan

So many people have visited Beijing city, and most of them must visit Great Wall when they tour in Beijing. He who has not climbed the Great Wall is not a true man. I have visited Juyongguan Great Wall, and I want to recommend it to you. If you plan to have a tour in Beijing, it is a must for your Beijing tour.

Brief Introduction

Located in Changping District, Juyongguan Great Wall is one of the most important fortifications and is reputed as the "Number One Imposing Pass under Heaven". In the history, Juyongguan Pass Great Wall provided impregnable protection to northwest Beijing. With a total area of 33,500 square meters, the Juyongguan Great Wall consists of two passes, one in the south, one in the north, respectively called 'Nan Kou' and 'Badaling'. A high platform made of white marble called “cloud platform” was seated in the middle of the Juyongguan Pass Great Wall.  

Shaped like a circle, Juyongguan Great Wall was built with complete supporting facilities which include a city tower, watch tower and semi-circular enclosure between the outer and inner city gates. In the scenic area, you can be found temples, gardens and a temporary imperial place for meeting the emperor or king since the emperor often passed by.

History

In the past dynasties, YongGuan Pass has many different names. And it was used by over three dynasties and it was first used in the Qin Dynasty when Emperor QinShiHuang gave the orders to build the Great Wall of China. Originally, Juyongguan Pass served as a natural barrier to the capital of Yuan and Ming Dynasties. Later, it was rebuilt to protect the borders from intrusions of the Mongolian tribe during the Ming Dynasty. Many fierce battles were fought in Juyongguan Pass.

Scenic Spots

 

Juyongguan Pass Great Wall is not only a military fortress but also a beautiful scenic spot. There you could see beautiful flowers and lush trees dot the mountains. As early as the Jin Dynasty, this area of Juyongguan was well known for its beauty and was named as one of the eight most beautiful landscapes of Beijing. It looks like a gorgeous picture. When I standing on the Juyongguan Pass Great Wall, I was attracted by its majestic and beauty.

As a national cultural protection unit, JuYongGuan Pass is one of the three greatest passes of the Great Wall of China. You should not miss it during your Beijing tour.

Huanghuacheng Great Wall - An Honest Review

Voltaire said: the meaning of life lies in sports. So why not climb the Great Wall? I have had a Huanghuacheng Great Wall day hiking when I was traveled in Beijing. Now I want to give an honest review of Huanghuacheng Great Wall.

Brief Introduction

About 60 km north of downtown Beijing, Huanghuacheng Great Wall is one of the most ruined sections of the wall in Beijing. Recently, it has become popular with hikers. Now it is a quite challenge to climb the wall since it has no stone steps or no smooth path found at other sections of Great Wall in Beijing.

Occupying an area of 7,000 square meters, Huanghuacheng Great Wall was built in 1592. There is a scholar tree standing in the castle courtyard that was planted in that same year.

There is a lake and a reservoir nearby. The crescent shaped reservoir is called Huanghuacheng Reservoir, while the name of the lake is Jintang. Fed by numerous springs, the water of the lake is cold and clear. There is a sluice gate has been built on Jintang Lake, over which water flows in the summer.

History

With magnificent ancient lengths of wall, the construction of Huanghua cheng Great Wall began in 1575, during the Ming Dynasty. Due to the construction of the Great Wall at Huanghuacheng as strategically important Benzhenguan Pass, villages in Huanghuacheng turned into a rich and prosperous area.

Half a century ago, Huanghua cheng Great Wall was bombed during the Japanese invasion of China. And parts of Huanghua cheng Great Wall were destroyed and fell into Jintang Lake. 

Features

With coarse line, broken body and ubiquitous bramble, Huanghuacheng Great Wall appears magnificent and desolate. Winding its way above the lofty and precipitous peaks, and finally fading into far distance, the wall abidingly attracts tired climbers to discover its mysterious veil. The Huanghuacheng wall is divided by lakes and some parts are even immersed in the water, forming a very unique characteristic and making it distinguished from other sections of the Great Wall.

Scenery

Surrounded by green mountains, there are lots of blossom and other seasonal beauty around Huanghuacheng Great Wall. Summer and autumn is the best time to visit it when all the villages and houses are deeply immersed in yellow flowers. In mid-summer, Huanghuacheng Great Wall is swathed in yellow, as masses of wild flowers come into bloom. While in late autumn, visitors can fully enjoy the boundless yellow leaves. If you have a Beijing tour, I suggest you’d better come to view Huanghuacheng Great Wall.

Just listen to me is not enough, you’d better experience for yourself when you tour in Beijing Great Wall.

Enjoy Nature Great Wall , Enjoy Advanture Life

He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man. Let’s go to climb Jiankou Grerat Wall together. And close to nature with the desire to enjoy life together into the world of sunshine and natural blessing life. 

Brief Introduction

Built in Tang Dynasty and was restored largely in the Ming Dynasty, large number of people regard that Jiankou Great Wall is the most picturesque section of Great Wall and a good example of "Wild Great Wall". Located 73 kilometers north of Beijing, the Jiankou section of the Great Wall is constructed of large white hill rocks which makes it very noticeable from a distance. As the most dangerous and steep section of all Ming Dynasty Great Wall, it was built along a mountain ridge with large cliffs on each side.

Jiankou Great Wall got its name for the reason that the shape of the mountains was very unique and like an arrow.

Scenery

Recently, Jiankou Great Wall has become a a popular photographic hotspot and hiking destination

However, this section of Great Wall is steeper and higher than other sections of the Great Wall near Beijing. A hike on Jiankou Great Wall can be quite dangerous and challenging. Therefore, you have to prepare for a good fitness and great care if you plan to climb this section when your have a Beijing tour.

On the Jiankou Great Wall, you can also enjoy the Longtan and relics of old great wall brick. On the foot of the mountain, the water collected together forms the pool. There are hundreds of fishes are swimming freely in the pool.
Besides, there are many towers on Jiankou Great Wall. One of the most popular one is Zhengbeilou Tower where is the right place to appreciate the beauty of sunrise and sunset. Lots of tourists visit Jiankou Great Wall when they tour in Beijing.

Four must-to-see attractions along Jiankou Great Wall

 

The Eagle Flies Facing Upward

Actually an enemy observation tower, The Eagle Flies Facing Upward got its name for the reason that it was built on the highest place of the mountain. 

Ladders in the sky

Like ladders go actually straight up, this section of the Jiankou Great Wall is so narrow that it is almost impossible to hold a foothold. 

Beijing Knot

Beijing Knot is the meeting place for three different linking sections of the Great Wall at Jiankou. 

The Nine-Eye Tower

A watchtower with 9 holes resembling 9 eyes.

Being closer to nature brings greater advantages. Wish you have a pleasant and memorable Beijing Great Wall tour.