The Great Wall of China is the greatest construction project in the history of human civilization. The Great Wall is located in northern China with a total length of about 20,000 kilometers. The Great Wall is a must-visit attraction during your China tours.
Badaling Great Wall
The Badaling Great Wall, located in Yanqing District of Beijing, has a tour area of 1.19 million square meters. The total length of Badaling Great Wall is about 7,600 meters, and the portion currently open to tourists is about 3,741 meters. The Badaling Great Wall is one of the most popular attractions on Great Wall of China Tours.
The Badaling Great Wall typifies the majestic and precipitous appearance of the Great Wall of China. As a barrier to Beijing, it is characterized by overlapping mountains and a steep terrain. The walls of the Great Wall are tall and strong, displaying historical changes. You can also see various ancient architectures, like beacon towers, archery towers, trenches and so on.
Mutianyu Great Wall
Located in Huairou District of Beijing, the Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best sections of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall of China and a must-see on a Beijing tour. With a total length of 5,400 meters, it is one of the longest sections of the Great Wall in China and has important military and historical value.
The construction of Mutianyu Great Wall has a unique style, with three enemy towers and a main pass platform, which is a rare feature of the Great Wall. Standing on the Great Wall to admire the breathtaking view consisting of rolling hills and walls. And you can enjoy different sceneries here all year round with lush plants. You can choose to hike up the Great Wall or take the cable car.
Simatai Great Wall
The Simatai Great Wall is located in the north of Miyun District of Beijing, about 120 kilometers away from Beijing city. The Simatai Great Wall is about 5.7 kilometers long and is divided into two sections, east and west. The Simatai Great Wall is very steep, winding up the ridge and blending in with the surrounding rocks.
The military facilities such as enemy towers, beacon towers and archery towers on the wall reflect the delicacy of ancient military architecture. It attracts a large number of tourists with its architectural style and precipitous terrain. Its night tour program allows visitors to experience the magnificent views of the Great Wall under the starry sky.
Jinshanling Great Wall
Jinshanling Great Wall, located in Luanping County, Hebei Province, is about 15 kilometers long. Built on the mountain, it is the most complicated and densely built section of the Great Wall. The enemy towers on the Great Wall are of various forms, constituting a complete defense system.
A large number of written bricks have also been found on the Jinshanling Great Wall, recording the age of the bricks being burned. The Jinshanling Great Wall is relatively less crowded with tourists, allowing for a more comfortable visit. Visitors can enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Great Wall and feel the rich historical and cultural atmosphere here.
