Top 10 Beijing Tourist Attractions
Beijing is home to many of China's most famous historical sights including renowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. But there's also the food, the markets, beautiful parks and modern wonders to be explored! Here are our top 10 places to visit in Beijing, with practical tips and family-friendly recommendations.
The Great Wall Of China - Best Sections to Visit from Beijing
Complete guide to visiting the Great Wall from Beijing. Comparison of Mutianyu, Badaling, and Simatai/Jinshanling sections. Best options for families, crowds, and our latest experiences.
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The Jiankou Great Wall - The Wild Great Wall
The Great Wall at Jiankou is the Wild Wall nestled between Mutianyu Wall on the east and Huanghuacheng on the west. It offers a completely different scenery with its verdant rolling hills, steep cliffs, narrow passes, and an untouched wall... as authentic as it gets as it has not been restored. This section of the wall is not for everyone, here's what you need to know if you visit.
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The Huanghuacheng Great Wall - The Lakeside Great Wall
The Huanghuacheng Great Wall offers one of the most visually stunning, unique experiences of any section. It runs along Haoming Lake and some segments of the wall are even submerged in water, a unique feature to this section. There are scenic boat rides and other activities as well for a full day outing. It perfectly balances light hiking, historical ruins, and relaxing lakeside recreation.
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The Jinshanling Great Wall - Finest hiking anywhere on the Great Wall
Guide to hiking the Jinshanling Great Wall from the East Gate to the main Gate. Terrain, scenery, highlights, practical tips, clothing advice, and how to get there from Beijing. Ideal for hikers seeking an authentic experience.
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The Juyongguan Great Wall - Closest Section to Beijing
The Juyongguan Great Wall is ideal for history buffs, physical fitness enthusiasts, and travelers short on time. The closest section to Beijing, it features a massive, circular ancient fortress town complete with historic towers, gates, and temples. However, it is notoriously challenging to climb and lacks modern accessibility features like cable cars or toboggans.
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The Badaling Great Wall - Visiting Tips, How to Get There & Night Experience
Guide to visiting Badaling Great Wall: how to get there by public transport, best route and cable car, practical tips, and our recommendation for late afternoon + sunset/night visit when the wall is beautifully lit up.
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The Mutianyu Great Wall - How to Get There, Visiting Tips, Routes & Toboggan
Complete guide to Mutianyu Great Wall: how to get there, cable car and toboggan tips, best route for families, and why it's our top recommendation for most visitors with children or seniors.”
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