Visit the Great Wall of China!

- Badaling Great Wall: Located in Yanqing District, Beijing, this section is the most representative part of the Ming Great Wall. It features the "Good Man Stele" (不到长城非好汉), convenient transportation, and complete facilities. - Mutianyu Great Wall: Located in Huairou District, Beijing, it is known for its steep terrain and original appearance. It has relatively fewer tourists, offering an authentic experience with unique landscapes such as "Ox Horn Edge" (牛犄角边) and "Jiankou" (箭扣). - Simatai Great Wall: Located in Miyun District, Beijing, it is the only section that retains the original appearance of the Ming Great Wall. Its steep terrain makes it suitable for adventurers and hikers. - Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall: Located in Huairou District, Beijing, it is the only section of the Great Wall connected to water. With flowers in three seasons and scenery year-round, the Great Wall and the reservoir complement each other, making it ideal for photography. Trip Planning - Spring (March–May): Moderate temperatures and blooming flowers. The mountains around Badaling Great Wall are covered in blossoms, and you can also participate in the Apricot Blossom Festival. - Autumn (September–November): Cool weather and clear blue skies. The mountains on both sides of Badaling Great Wall are covered with red leaves, making it a great time for leaf peeping. Transportation - Public Transportation: Taking Beijing as an example, to get to Badaling Great Wall, you can take the Beijing-Zhangjiakou High-Speed Railway from Beijing North Railway Station or Qinghe Railway Station to Badaling Great Wall Station. You can also take bus No. 877 or 919 from Deshengmen directly. - Tourist Lines: Services such as the Basda direct bus offer direct transportation from the city to the Great Wall, with flexible departure times. - Self-drive: Navigate to the corresponding Great Wall scenic area. Badaling Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall, and others all have large parking lots. Tour Routes - Badaling Great Wall: If you are in good physical condition, you can start from the North Gate Lock and Key (北门锁钥), follow the north route to the "Good Man Slope" (好汉坡), and then return. If you are in average physical condition, you can take the cable car up to North Tower 7, climb to the top of North Tower 8, pass North Beacon Tower 5 and North "Good Man Slope" 4, and then take the toboggan down. - Mutianyu Great Wall: You can enter from the main entrance of the scenic area, climb the wall along the central route, and visit Zhengguantai (正关台), Dajiaolou (大角楼), and other attractions in sequence. You can also take the cable car or slide up and down the mountain to save energy. Other Notes - Ticket Booking: Tickets for Badaling Great Wall can be booked 16 days in advance, and tickets for Mutianyu Great Wall can be booked 30 days in advance. - Clothing and Equipment: Wear comfortable and breathable sneakers or hiking boots. Bring enough water, snacks, sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses, etc.