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.