Shixiaguan Great Wall

As the western gateway to the renowned Badaling segment, Shixiaguan Great Wall boasts a unique blend of ancient military architecture, dramatic natural landscapes, and captivating historical tales.

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- About 5km away from southwest of the Badaling Great Wall, Shixiaguan Great Wall is wild and unrestored. Like Badaling Great Wall, it was also the important military fortress in the Ming Dynasty and a part of the defensive system of Great Wall. With its magnificent scenery and a unique view of the Wall, it is regarded as an ideal place for hikers and researchers on Great Wall.

- Public bus: Take Bus No. 920(branch) from Nancaiyuan Station in Yanqing District and get off at Shixiaguan Station.
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Shixiaguan Great Wall was built in 1600 during the Ming Dynasty. It was the important military fortress at that time and a western gate of the Badaling Defense Works. In 1644, Li Zicheng, a Chinese rebel leader who overthrew the Ming Dynasty, and his army approached Badaling Great Wall. After he failed to conquer the defense soldiers on the wall, an local old man told that the Shixiaguan Pass west of Badaling Great Wall was relatively weak in defense. Li Zicheng took his advice and successfully entered the Beijing City from Shixiaguan Pass. He ended the Ming Dynasty and founded Shun Dynasty.

In the Imperial Academy, there are all ancient Chinese Scholar Trees. In ancient Chinese feudal society, Chinese Scholar Tree Winding through the forested mountains, Shixiaguan Great Wall is very characteristic. It has independent tower, the city with double chock, and ring city. There is some iron railings and wooden board walkways on the first section and the other is totally unrestored, remaining wild and empty. It is an ideal place for exploration, adventure and photograph.

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Shixiaguan Great Wall
As the western gateway to the renowned Badaling segment, Shixiaguan Great Wall boasts a unique blend of ancient military architecture, dramatic natural landscapes, and captivating historical tales.
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There is two hiking route. The first one is climbing along the newly built stairs from east. There is a view platform on the mid way. The other route is climbing along the newly built road from west. You will arrive in a gap of the great wall. The further section is totally unrestored. If you want to continue hiking, it will be a little tough. But it is rewarding with picturesque views.