The fantastic
Great Wall of China is the most exotic manmade structures, which is more than
2000 years old and is an attractive tourist site for millions of tourists and
visitors all the year around. Though the old wall is in quite a dilapidated
state some sections can still be explored in its old glory or new restored
glory. Most of these sections, commonly visited, lie in and around Beijing.
The tour of the important sections of the Wall
Going through Great
Wall Hiking Tours Beijing is the best way to experience the Great Wall. You get
to see and experience the awesome creation of man through the experienced and
trained eyes of the guides. How much you want to cover depends on your personal
choice, you may cover one or two sections in a day or visit each section every
day. The important sections are at:
- · Badaling,- the most crowded and visited
- · Mutianyu- less crowded with greenery and scenic beauty to boast of
- · Jiankou- much more wild and still possesses its old charm
- · Jinshanling and Simatai- for the wonderful hiking experience
- · Gubeikou- covering some military sections
- · Huanghuacheng- it is in remote area but has easy accessibility and is largely restored
If you are
planning to go on the tour on your own then you need to check out the
transportation, accommodation, visiting hours of the Wall, culture and
tradition of the local people etc or you can enjoy a hassle free and memorable
trip with the Great Wall Hiking Tours
Beijing. You leave all your worries in the hands of the tour operators and
their efficient and experienced guides for a time full of joy, adventure and
enjoyment. The tour operators may help you make your itinerary according to
your time, need and budget. As they are well conversant with the place you can
get accommodation and transportation at economical rates. The tour operators
take you on a tour to the Great Wall and also sightseeing in and around the
Wall covering the holy temples, shrines, tombs, gardens, shopping centers,
museums, eateries and other places of interest.
Best time to visit
To enjoy the
tour thoroughly you need to choose the right time to visit the Great Wall.
Though it is open throughout the year the best season to visit is the spring or
autumn, when the weather is quite favorable. It may be very cold during winters
and very hot during summers for you to enjoy the scenic beauty. Rainy season
makes the pathway slippery and precarious for walking and hiking. You also need
to find out the timings of the various sections of the Wall so that you can spend
maximum time exploring it. Pack yourself with proper clothing and shoes,
suitable for a long walk and hike which should not leave you tired and
exhausted. While traveling on the Wall carry light baggage so as not to tire
yourself and enjoy the tour to the fullest.
