Stefan B.
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Super nice section of the wall. I’ll list the specifics here, as I’m convinced the wall itself doesn’t need any explaining.
You can take the train from Beijing every morning and evening (two trains a day). In high season it’s smart to book tickets in advance (can do so through Trip)
We paid 69-70¥ for a taxi to drive us to the entrance. You don’t need a passport to buy tickets at the office (you do need it for the train). I forgot how much tickets are for the wall.
There’s shuttles to the “start” of the wall, but the walk is only a km or so. You be the judge (we walked).
You can head to the three starting points of the wall, west gate, central tower or east gate. If you start from the west gate, you can walk all the way through to the east gate. The climbs on the wall itself will be heavier. If you choose the east gate, the climb there is heavier but walking on the wall is lighter. It requires a shuttle or cab to go there though. (I think 40¥).
If you pick the central gate, that’s what most tourists do, it traverse the most restored part of the wall. Doesn’t take up much time.
For avid hikers it’s a half day trek west to east. For slow photography just a bit more.
Going up and down from BJ is losing some time travelling and arriving around noon, but you still have time to see everything before turning back.
This section of the wall really is beautiful, calmer than most and offers exceptional views.