The Great Wall is 6,000 Km(3,728miless) long, and you can’t possibly see the whole thing except from a spaceship. There are some sections, however, near Beijing that you can visit.
Mutianyu: 65 Km(40 miles) north of Beijing, it is supposed to be best preserved but not as crowded as Badaling. You can take the cable car up & the slide way down. information
This is our favorite section of the Great Wall because it’s more fun – the slide way down is a kick. It is a whole day trip, and we usually reserve a van+driver($150/day) if we are going with friends. You will see some countryside on the way and back, and there are number of restaurants where you can have lunch in the park.
Badaling: The best-known section, closest to the city & most crowded. information
This is the image of the Great Wall most people have as The Great Wall. Big tour buses often fill up the parking lots and dump people out to this popular section of the Wall. You can do this in a half day, and there are tons of local tour companies that do that or combine it with the Summer Palace and the Ming Tomb.
Simatai: 120 Km north of Beijing, this partially opened section is known to be the most beautiful. Popular for night tours. information
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