The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall is on almost every traveler's list of places to see in China, and Beijing is the best place to see it.
 
Beijing was not only one of the oldest capitals in Chinese history, but it was also one of the most strategically important places in the north. Many kings were keen to have the Great Wall built here in order to protect the region. It just so happens that Beijing's north and west are mountainous areas with dangerous and complicated topography.
The Great Wall of China

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The Great Wall of China, which stretches over 20,000 kilometers from the Yellow Sea in the east to the Gobi Desert in the west, is well-known worldwide and plays a significant role in the decision of many people to travel to China. With more than 25,000 battlements winding around treacherous mountain peaks and dense forests, the UNESCO-listed wall, which is 7 meters wide and 6 to 14 meters high, dates back more than 2,300 years. Despite what many people think, it is actually a series of sections with mountains that act as a natural defense, rather than a single, lengthy wall. Furthermore, although it's still a common misconception, yo
The Great Wall of China

Ideal Time for The Great Wall of China Vacation: 5 to 6 Days

Best Time to Visit The Great Wall of China Vacation: March to May

Best Ways to reach The Great Wall of China:

The Great Wall of China can be reached by bus, train, automobile, or tour. Which part of the wall you wish to view and how much time you have will determine the best approach to visit. 

At Badaling, Jinshanling, and Simatai, official tourist buses make direct connections to the ticketed areas; for Mutianyu, there is the private Mu Bus service. There is a train line to Badaling from the Beijing North Station.

The closest airport to The Great Wall of China is Beijing International Airport and this is one of the famous airport and well connected with all parts of the world and all the leading airliens are flying to Beijing including China Airlines, Japan Airliens, United Airlines, British Airways, Russian Airlines and many more top flight carriers.

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The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall is on almost every traveler's list of places to see in China, and Beijing is the best place to see it.   Beijing was not only one of the oldest capitals in Chinese history, but it was also one of the most strategically important places in the north. Many kings were keen to have the Great Wall built here in order to protect the region. It just so happens that Beijing's north and west are mountainous areas with dangerous and complicated topography.