We had a 7 or 8 hour trek - it felt as if we were off the beaten track. This part of the Wall has not been renovated and so is rough and crumbling - in parts we walked along a path just a few...More

If you haven't gone to the Great Wall of China, you must. The steps are uneven and steep but the experience is like no other. The crowds were moderate and the views were great despite the smog.

We visited this older part of the wall with Leo our guide from Beijing walking tours We were the only people on the wall so an amazing private tour The walk up is not for the old or unfit as many steps but well worth...More

This section of the Great Wall starts immediately from the western side of the river from Gubeikou. Looking at the mountain from the southern end of the town and about 3/4 the way up the mountain, we reached the tower which has a very steep...More

One of the more interesting section of the wall. Would love to visit the entire length if staying longer.

One of the more challenging sections as it's falling down in several parts, overgrown in others, and with nothing in the way of side walls and spiky foliage on the surface, it's often a test for those with a fear of heights. Despite that, the...More

We decided to see the great wall of China from Gubeikou to Jinshanling using the Lonely Planet book as our guide. We followed some of their advise and also found a Trip Advisor article. However, we felt like we definitely would’ve done things differently if...More