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.