Whether you are a history-loving traveler or an enthusiast of natural landscape, you will never get tired of the Great Wall-one of the seven wonders in the world. Here are some famous Great Wall sections for you to choose.
Jiankou Great Wall
Location: Huairou District, North of Beijing, China
Opening Hours: All day
Jiankou Great Wall includes the Southern Line and the Northern Line. Mountains in the Southern Line are extremely steep. This section of Great Wall is almost straight up and down, maintaining the steepest section of Beijing Great Wall. If you like adventure, don't miss it!
Simatai Great Wall
Location: Gubeikou Town, Miyun County, Beijing, China
Opening Hours: 8: 00-18: 00 from April to October
8: 00-17: 30 from November to next March
This well-preserved and undeveloped site possesses the most charming scene of the Great Wall. With the breath-taking landscape surrounding the glorious Great Wall, Simatai is the best choice for photographers.
Jinshanling Great Wall
Location: Luanping County, Chengde, Hebei Province, China
Opening Hours: 8: 00-17: 00 daily
Jinshanling Great Wall is famed for enjoying sunrise view. Although Jinshanling Great Wall has opening hour limitation, but this is flexible. Visitors can enter the scenic area at around 3: 00 am to wait to see sunrise.
Juyongguan Great Wall
Location: Changping District, Beijing, China
Opening Hours: 8: 00-17: 00 from April to October
8: 30-16: 00 from November to next March
Enlisted in the World Heritage Directory in 1987, Juyongguan Great Wall is a national cultural protection unit. And Juyongguan Pass is one of the three greatest passes of the Great Wall of China. The other two are Jiayuguan Pass and Shanhaiguan Pass.
