Best Time to Visit

As one of the Seven Wonders in the world, the Great Wall of China attracts more and more tourists nowadays, especially the parts in Beijing. When is the best time to visit? Different parts in different sections will differ. Following information is about some famous ones.

Best Time to Visit Great Wall in Beijing

For these ordinary tourists, the best time to visit the Great Wall of Beijing Section is in spring and autumn, especially May, September and early October. Following is the detailed information about the Great Wall in Beijing.

Great Wall at Badaling

Till now, among all the parts of Great Wall, Badaling Great Wall is the most popular one which is also the best-preserved. Located in Yanqing County of Beijing, most parts of the Badaling were built and repaired during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Rising more than 1,000 meters above the sea level, Badaling is chose as a tourist destination of the Great Wall by most tourists since it is convenient to get there and easy to climb.
Recommended Itineraries including the visit of Badaling Great Wall:
1 Day Great Wall at Badaling & Hutong Tour
1 Day Great Wall at Badaling & Ming Tombs Tour

Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass

Juyongguan is located in the Changping District of Beijing which is 50 kilometers from the city center. It is one of the three greatest mountain passes of the Great Wall in China.

Great Wall at Mutianyu

Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Huairou County of Beijing which is 70 kilometers from the city center. As the longest fully restored Great Wall part open to tourists, Mutianyu part is less crowded and has charming sceneries all year round.
Recommended Itineraries including the visit of Mutianyu Great Wall:
1 Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City & Olympic Tour
1 Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Olympic Tour

Best Time to Visit Great Wall in Gansu

Located six kilometers southwestern Jiayuguan City of Gansu Province, Jiayuguan is well known as the first and greatest Pass under heaven and the first one at the west. It is 733 meters long and 11 meters high. In addition, located in the narrowest Hexi Passage, it was also one important passing point along the ancient Silk Road. Best time to visit the Jiayuguan Great Wall is from May to October.
Recommended Itineraries including the visit of Jiayuguan Great Wall:
3 Days Dunhuang & Jiayuguan Tour
11 Days Silk Road Classic Tour Package (B)

Best Time to Visit Great Wall in Hebei

Shanhaiguan is a town’s name which is located in the northwestern Qinhuangdao City of Hebei Province. Since ancient times, Shanhaiguan Pass of the Great Wall is well known as the First Pass under Heaven. And there is a saying, ‘You will not understand the military power of ancient China if you do not visit Great Wall at Shanhaiguan’. Shanhaiguan Great Wall is 26 kilometers long and more than 10 meters wide. Best time to visit Shanhaiguan Great Wall is from May to October.

Best Time to Visit Great Wall in Tianjin

Huangyaguan Great Wall is located on a steep mountain ridge, in the northern Ji County of Tianjin which is about 78 kilometers from the city center. Firstly built over 1,400 years ago, Huangyaguan is well-known for its natural beauties and historical sites. Besides, more and more tourists choose as a summer resort, too. Best Time to visit Huangyaguan Great Wall is at the end of the September and early October.

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