Great Wall of China

Amazing experience walking on one of the 7 new wonders of the world! I booked a tour at the hotel I stayed at and they picked me up by bus early in the morning. There was plenty of time to walk on the wall and the views were amazing! There are some steep sections, so proper footwear is recommended.

Took a tour bus from Beijing for about an hour and a half(highly recommended). Although the scenery and views are just amazing, it's harder to walk up or down it than you will think. The floor is angled and some steps can get up to 50cm/1.5 ft. But maybe it's worth the view.

Bucket list … ✅ This was such an amazing experience, highly recommend going with a tour and going early on in the day. We had the wall practically to ourselves, took the chairlift up and down off of the wall. Spent around 3-4 hours walking around, taking pics. There are toilets and food available in the wall, or you can bring your own. We even did a champagne toast! The views are breathtaking, and while the ups and downs can be steep, it’s totally worth it. Highly recommend!

This was a bucket list item I had and one of the main reasons in wanting to visit China. I visited during winter so despite the cold it was still a very unique and breathtaking views from every angle. The allowed walkable distance would take about 1 hour in each direction from the starting point and we covered only one side of it.

Visiting the Great Wall of China is the experience of a lifetime! The Mutianyu section has several unique architectural features and is one of the best preserved and restored sections of the Great Wall. This is easy to get to from Beijing and is well worth the trip. Hiking to the top of the restored section is a good challenge and is quite a treat. Beijing is visible from the top on a good day.

Whatever you do..............DO NOT wear high-heels. The Great Wall is LOOOONNNNGGGG. And it is a very intense amount of walking. But is a great moment in your life to experience this amazing historical artifice.

The Great Wall of China 🇨🇳 is a series of fortifications that was built across the historical northern borders of Imperial China 🇨🇳. The first walls date back to 7th Century B.C.and were joined together by the Qin Dynasty. Successive Dynasties expanded the wall system. The most well known sections were built by the Ming Dynasty. (1368-1644). The walls were built as protection against various nomadic groups. To aid in defence, the Great Wall utilised watch towers using smoke signals in case of an attack. Other purposes of the wall has been border control and the regulation of trade. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was voted one of the 7 Wonders of the World in 2007. Sections of the wall have been preserved and even renovated, while other sections are in disrepair. I went to two sections of the Great Wall. The first was called the “Juyong Pass”. The steps vary greatly in height from each Ste to the next. One can be tiny, but the next is very tall. Very uneven. So you can’t rush. Take your time because it is steep. The views are stunning 😍. This was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. The other section of the wall I went to was called “Mutianyu Great Wall “. This section is at the top of the mountain, so you have to get a cable car up to the top. To get to the section where the cable car is, you have to get a coach. The cable car ride was fantastic. I loved it. To get back down the mountain, there’s a choice of the cable car 🚠 or you can get a sled down. I did the cable car 🚡. As with the first section of the wall I went to, the views were spectacular. This section wasn’t as steep as the first section so was able to get around a lot better. Whatever section you go to, I can guarantee that you’ll love it. It’s a MUST when coming to China. Some sections are more popular therefore, attract more tourists. In both sections, there was many tourists souvenir shops. A Huge Thumbs Up from me!!! 😊👍😊👍

There are two different spots to access and enjoy the Great Wall of China, and this one is one of those 2 visiting places. Expect it to be crowded with visitors, and there are plenty of stairs and plenty of walking. Do not expect restrooms or kiosks to buy snacks and drinks while on the wall, but at the entrance area, yes there are. I can’t speak much to buying tickets as I visited the place with a tour agency, and they handled the ticket part.