Juyongguan Great Wall One Day Tour to Juyongguan Great Wall and Badaling Great Wall

Itinerary

Be picked up from your hotel by English speaking tour guide and private vehicle at 08:30 am. Drive to the famous Juyongguan Great Wall to start Juyongguan Great Wall 1 day trip.

The Great Wall was built and maintained between the 7th century BC and 17th century BC. It was originally built to protect the empire from northern invaders. The Great Wall stretches through the countryside over deserts, hills and plains for 8,851.8 kilometers.

Juyongguan Great Wall was built during the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644). Situated in a beautiful valley, Juyongguan was once listed as one of the eight best sceneries in Beijing. Buddhist carvings on a stone platform and the "cloud terrace" in the middle of the pass also worth seeing. Being the closest section to Beijing city, it is a good choice if you do not have much time in Beijing. see Juyongguan Great Wall tour map

Then drive to visit Badaling Great Wall. Badaling was built in 1505 during the Ming Dynasty. This section of the Great Wall is the best preserved and most visited one. It is 7600 meters long and 1000 meters above sea level,commanding a strategic position in ancient times. see Badaling Great Wall tour map.

Be transferred back to your hotel after the whole day tour at around 18:00.
(Lunch)