Category: the great wall
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Which Section of the Great Wall Is Best To Visit?
The Great Wall of China is an awe-inspiring marvel and a must-see if you’re in Beijing. However, what many people don’t realize is that there are actually many different sections of the Great Wall you can visit. With so many sections to choose from, picking the best one to visit can feel overwhelming. But don’t…
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Juyongguan Great Wall: Visit the Juyong Pass in Beijing
The Juyongguan Great Wall 居庸关长城 (also called the Juyong Pass) is the first of the three impregnable passes along the Great Wall. It’s also the closest section of the wall to Beijing proper city, located just 37 kilometers away. I’ve been chasing spring sites in Beijing to see more peach blossoms, and took my first…
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Snowy Sunrise at Jinshanling Great Wall
I’ve hiked the Great Wall many times during many seasons – spring, summer, and even once during autumn…But I had never seen the Great Wall in winter with lots of snow! It’s been on my Beijing Bucket List for some time, so when Beijing had a second round of snowfall this December, I was excited! …
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Camping on the Great Wall of China: Mr. Chen’s Wild Wall Section
If you’re looking to hike the Great Wall but want a more challenging experience doing so, camping on the Great Wall is a great option for you! For the 2019 National Holiday in China I went camping on a wild section of the wall with Great Wall Fresh. I’ve been to many other sections of…
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A Guide To Hiking Jinshanling Great Wall
Jinshanling is a section of the Great Wall about 2.5 hours outside of Beijing in a beautiful mountainous area. It is a half restored and half wild area that was originally built around 1358–1389 and rebuilt in 1567 and 1570. If you’re planning a trip to the Great Wall, the Jinshanling Section should be at…