So Many Great Walls, Which One To Choose Without Regret? A Guide to Avoid the Pits!

The Great Wall, a symbol of the Chinese nation! But with so many sections of the Great Wall, which one should you visit to have fun and avoid the pitfalls?

No worry, read this guide before deciding, you won't go wrong! Whether you want a leisurely tour or challenge yourself, you can find your favorite choice.

This guide tells you the characteristics of each section of the Great Wall, helping you choose the one that suits you best, so you don't make a wasted trip!

Badaling Great Wall: What's the Magic of This Beloved Section?

Badaling Great Wall, the most famous, but is it right for you? If you want a relaxed tour and don't want to be crowded, then pay attention!

Badaling Great Wall, with complete facilities, a cable car, and convenient transportation, is suitable for tourists of all ages. The South Great Wall is gentle, and the North Great Wall is steep. You can choose according to your physical strength.

Want to get there quickly? You can take the cable car directly to the North Seventh Tower. Want to challenge yourself? Hike to the Good Han Slope and feel the pride of "He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a true man!"

Advantages	Disadvantages	Suitable for
Convenient Transport	Crowded	Elderly, children
Complete Facilities	Commercial atmosphere	First-time visitors
Cable Car Option	/	Tourists with limited time

🚌 Transportation Guide:

1. Take the high-speed train from Beijing North Station or Qinghe Station, 30 minutes to reach.
2. Take bus No. 877 outside Beitu City Subway Station.

Badaling Great Wall¹ is the entry-level choice for a Great Wall trip. Convenient transportation and complete facilities make it suitable for all ages.

Mutianyu Great Wall: Who Says the Great Wall Can Only See History, Here You Can Also Play Excitingly?

Mutianyu Great Wall, beautiful scenery, but is it crowded? If you want to appreciate the beautiful scenery and experience exciting entertainment, then Mutianyu Great Wall² is definitely your dish!

Mutianyu Great Wall, with high vegetation coverage, beautiful scenery, a cable car, and the first slide in Asia, offers a variety of experiences.

Take the cable car to the 14th enemy tower, and then head to the 20th enemy tower to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the west line; or experience the Zhengguantai Castle and slide of the east line; you can also choose the middle line, cable car up, slide down, without going back!

Advantages	Disadvantages	Suitable for
Beautiful Scenery	Transportation Relatively Inconvenient	Tourists who like natural scenery
Varied Experience	/	Tourists who like exciting entertainment

🚌 Transportation Guide:
Take bus No. 916 from Dongzhimen Long-distance Bus Station, and transfer to a taxi in Huairou urban area to reach the scenic spot.

Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall: Half in the Water, Half in the Mountains, What a Magical Experience!

Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall, sounds very special, what's so different about it? If you want to experience the perfect fusion of the Great Wall and water, then Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall³ will definitely surprise you!

Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall, the only scenic spot in Beijing where the Great Wall is connected to water, has a variety of entertainment projects such as cruises, speedboats, magnetic slides, and high-altitude rafting.

Here, you can not only appreciate the magnificence of the Great Wall, but also experience the thrill of water projects, making it a good place for leisure and vacation.

Advantages	Disadvantages	Suitable for
Unique Scenery	Transportation Relatively Inconvenient	Tourists who like leisure and vacation
Varied Experience	Entertainment projects may require extra fees	Tourists who like water projects
Suitable for All Ages	/	Family outings

🚌 Transportation Guide:
Take bus No. 916 from Dongzhimen Hub Hall to Huairou, and then transfer to the "Huairou-Shuichangcheng (Xishuiyu)" bus to reach.

Jinshanling Great Wall & Simatai Great Wall: The Paradise of Great Wall Photographers, You Can Also Take Blockbusters!

Jinshanling Great Wall & Simatai Great Wall, which one is more suitable for photography enthusiasts? If you are a photography enthusiast and want to shoot the magnificent Great Wall, then Jinshanling Great Wall and Simatai Great Wall are definitely your best choices!

Jinshanling Great Wall, one of the best-preserved Ming Great Walls, with dense enemy towers and beautiful scenery, is very suitable for shooting the fusion of the Great Wall's magnificence and natural scenery. May-October is the best shooting season.

Simatai Great Wall, known as the "Best of the Great Wall of China," retains the original features of the Ming Great Wall, is famous for its steep, dense enemy towers and unique architectural features, and is also the only Great Wall in China that is open for night tours all year round.This allows you to enjoy 1) beautiful scenery and 2) unique architecture

Scenic Spot	Advantages	Disadvantages	Suitable for
Jinshanling Great Wall4	Dense enemy towers, beautiful scenery	Transportation Relatively Inconvenient	Photography enthusiasts
Simatai Great Wall5	Retains original features, can be visited at night	Tickets are more expensive	Tourists who like unique experiences

🚌 Transportation Guide:

• Jinshanling Great Wall: From April to November each year, take the tourist bus from Dongzhimen Bus Station, or go to Miyun County first, and then transfer to Miyun No. 51 to reach Simatai Village (Gubei Water Town) Station, and take a taxi to the scenic spot
• Simatai Great Wall: Take bus No. 980 from Beijing Dongzhimen to Miyun County, and then transfer to a private minibus; from April to October each year, there are also tourist buses departing from the square outside the Xuanwumen Catholic Church.

Jiankou Great Wall & Changyucheng Loop: A True Wild Great Wall, Adventurers' Paradise!

Jiankou Great Wall & Changyucheng Loop, how wild is it? If you are an outdoor sports enthusiast and like to challenge yourself, then Jiankou Great Wall and Changyucheng Loop can definitely satisfy your desire for adventure!

Jiankou Great Wall, the site of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, is famous for its steepness. The natural weathering is serious, and the original ancient Great Wall landscape is retained. However, this section of the Great Wall has not been developed much, and the road conditions are complicated, requiring certain outdoor experience and physical strength.

Changyucheng Loop has Yongxing Temple, the Anti-Japanese War Memorial, the highest wild Great Wall in Beijing, and the only circular enemy tower in Beijing. It is suitable for people who like to explore the wild Great Wall and experience the fun of outdoor hiking.

Scenic Spot	Advantages	Disadvantages	Suitable for
Jiankou Great Wall6	Primitive, steep	Complicated road conditions, high risk	Outdoor sports enthusiasts
Changyucheng Great Wall7	Primitive, strong experience	Inconvenient transportation, imperfect facilities	Tourists who like hiking and adventure

Note: Jiankou Great Wall has not been developed, the road conditions are complicated, please pay attention to safety!

Conclusion

Whether you want a leisurely tour or challenge yourself; whether you like human history or love natural scenery, there is always a section of the Great Wall suitable for you. I hope this guide can help you choose your favorite section of the Great Wall and leave good memories!

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