Plane to Beijing
The Great Wall spans multiple provinces, with several accessible sections near Beijing:
• Mutianyu: Known for its well-preserved structure and fewer crowds, it’s ideal for families. Features a cable car and toboggan.
• Badaling: The most visited and easily accessible section, but often crowded. Equipped with cable cars and handrails.
• Jinshanling and Simatai: Less restored, offering a rugged hiking experience with fewer tourists.
for Badaling Section (using Train S2):
1. Transportation:
• Round-trip Train S2: CNY 7 × 2 = CNY 14 (USD 2.20).
2. Entrance Fee:
• Badaling Great Wall: CNY 40 (USD 6).
Total Cost: CNY 54 (approximately USD 8.20).
for Mutianyu Section (using Bus 916 and H23):
1. Transportation:
• Round-trip Bus: CNY 20 × 2 = CNY 40 (USD 6.30).
2. Entrance Fee:
• Mutianyu Great Wall: CNY 60 (USD 9).
Total Cost: CNY 100 (approximately USD 15.30).
By combining public transport and basic entrance fees, visiting the Great Wall can be incredibly budget-friendly!
Tips: bring some food on the road 😄
The Great Wall of China, a symbol of China’s historical strength and cultural heritage, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987; originally built as a series of fortifications, it served to protect against invasions, regulate trade along the Silk Road, and assert control over border territories during ancient times, and it remains significant today as a testament to ancient engineering, military strategy, and cultural unity over centuries.
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