Great Wall at Huanghuacheng Beijing

60 km (37 miles) N of Beijing, Beijing , China
  • Traveler Rating 4.50
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    Attraction Type:

    Landmark/point of interest

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TravelPod Member ReviewsGreat Wall at Huanghuacheng Beijing

  • Probably the best section of the wall

    4

    ahote 4 contributions Umeå, Sweden Apr 9, 2012

    Most of the famous Great wall locations close to Beijing have been turned into crowded mass turism letdowns. Huanghuacheng is one of the last exeptions, still almost free from tourists and still very climable even though it has been pointed out as the hardest of the main sections to traverse. The whole walkable section can be a daytrip or even a two day experience. Probably the best section of the wall, great scenery and a good workout, if you plan to see the wall, go here.

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  • Partially Unrestored Wall

    5

    studt.family 1 contribution United States Jul 16, 2011

    Fantastic views over a reservoir created by a dam. The initial section is mostly restored. Continuing over the winding mountains the wall becomes more worn and covered with vegetation. After reaching a high point, we descended down stairs into a deep valley. The stairs quickly disintegrate into rubble and the climb down is difficult. We left the wall and cut through underbrush on the mountainside to return to the restored wall rather than attempt to climb back up the poor stairway.

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  • 2

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  • 3

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  • 4

    It's actually called the Long Wall of China....

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    Had about 7 sleeping tablets, so thankfully got a little bit of sleep before we set off from Beijing to go to the Great Wall. We were joined by Naomi Rosen, an American student from Chicago. She had been down in Shanghai and said that she could recommend a few places for us, so that was cool.

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  • 5

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