Jinshanling Great Wall
 Jinshanling Great Wall |
 Jinshanling Great Wall |
Located about 60 miles (100 km) from Beijing, Jinshanling Great Wall dates back to the sixth century; the portion of wall that stands here is a product of Ming dynasty engineers. This is one of the few sections of the wall that allow visitors to spend the night. You can sleep in a tent or under the stars in the warmer months, but beware: Mice rule this part of the Beijing great wall after dark.
 Jinshanling Great Wall |
 Jinshanling Great Wall |
Jinshanling Great Wall and Simatai Great Wall are much farther away from Beijing than either Badaling Great Wall or Mutianyu Great Wall, and the distance has protected both places from overexposure to tour groups and restoration projects. The four-hour walk between the two sites is highly popular. As you leave one site and head for the other – you can go in either direction – the physical condition of the wall grows gradually worse, and the vendors fall by the way side. This is not an easy walk, and in some spots, you will have to cross narrow remnants of the wall or climb around areas that have been heavily damaged. Do not attempt the walk unless you are in relatively good physical shape and wearing proper hiking shoes.
