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- TimbersPerth, Australia49 contributionsBeat the crowds with an early AM start.
Caught a taxi direct from Beijing about 1h (260 CNY) and arrived at 06.30am - open time in peak season.
There is a free “blue” shuttle coach bus to take you up to the main entry point - as about 1.5 kms away from parking lot.
We were close to first visitor entry to the wall by 7pm - two options Badaling North (most popular and used by tour bus groups) and Badaling South.
We went south initially and climbed to tower 4 for great views and very limited tourists. There was a limestone stair option at the back of the wall to take you back to the entry point which we used. Very slippery coming back down the wall. Learnt a lot about wall construction on way back down and nice views.
Decided to also climb north section to tower 3 at 8.30am but way way too touristy by this stage.
There are two cable car options both to towers 7 north and south. You can buy a ticket on the wall, if you didn’t pre book. Alot of tourists catching cable cars (large line ups) to the towers by round trips — good option if not able to do steep walking on the wall.
There’s a few eateries and tourist shops at the entry area.
Caught the HSR from nearby Badaling terminal back to Beijing in 25 mins
We counted over 60 tourist coaches on our departure at 9.30am.
All in all great experience but get in early.Written 29 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BonnyBelieverGreater Sydney, Australia120 contributionsThe place was magical! The weather was perfect for our climb. Our tour took us by bus to the car park, we walked to the stairs for the start of the climb.
It is steep, and there are not a lot of landings!
There is irregular distribution of bricks which may be either one layer or two to make the stairs.Written 27 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Next GoWhereSingapore, Singapore295 contributionsThis section of the Great Wall is probably the EASIEST I have been so far.
I did Mutianyu just last October, ie about 8 months ago.
There were lots of towers to climb.
Here, I met only 1 and reached the top of the Great Wall for this section.
But this is beautiful as it has the lake with it.
You don't need any tour guide for this.
The tour guides can't help you scale the Great Wall.Written 3 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - RoddekMelbourne, Australia629 contributionsDay 5-Janikou - The most dangerous part of the Great wall of China.
We left before dawn, and as we looked ahead, we could see this wall on top of the mountain, and there was an eerie feeling around us. It made me think twice about this trek, but I was still determined to see what it was all about.
The most steep part of the Great Wall is wild, weathered and primitive. This part of the wall was built on ridges with cliffs on each side on each side which makes it one of the most dangerous sections. On this trek, I had Woodie, an experienced climber, make it clear before we left the farmhouse that this section of the wall was the most dangerous of the entire 21,000 km length of the wall. It's only recommended for professionals, sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers. Tourists under the age of 18 and seniors over the age of 60 should never attempt to climb this wall since it is craggy and unrepaired, and many a climber has fallen to their death or received severe bodily injury.
I had viewed a few videos before I departed for China, and this wall sent shivers down my spine. I still thought it was challenging and a must-do. It had rained heavily the day before, and the hike was cancelled. Once again, today was no exception; an overcast day with showers was predicted. The first six hour walk was through a wild forest, a place of serene beauty, and uphill. We could see the wall at a distance, and it looked terrifying! We had to scale four walls before we got to what is known as " the eagle flies upward" since it was a 90%vertical climb.
I arrived at what is known as "Eagle flies facing upward" since even for an eagle, it is impossible to fly over the steep wall. I had one look at this wall and decided against it. Instead, I took a detour and joined the trail that would ultimately lead me to Mutianyu.Written 9 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Leong Chee ShengSingapore, Singapore353 contributionsI did quite a bit of research and settled on visiting this section of the Great Wall and I'm so glad I did! It's a beautiful stretch that looks barely touched, with a raw sense of beauty with it. The walls are just ankle deep, and the hike up is really steep and uneven. It's not recommended for those with knee problems or mobility issues. It's high up with a view of mountains and small town in the backdrop. The stretch between 6th to 8th guard post are recommended for trail. Truly a beauty to behold.Written 3 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AussieChadBrisbane, Australia319 contributionsThere’s no doubt that this place has seen better days, but the boat ride along the gorge and the hike up to the viewpoint definitely make it worth the trip from Beijing.
The day I went the dragon escalator was working. The cable car and toboggan was not going. It was raining, so that might of been a factor. There is also a place to bungee jump, it was only 260RMB if you are feeling brave. We had lunch just outside the main gate, it was delicious and cheap.Written 10 July 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - CTMerebearBeijing, China101 contributionsGreat hike that was not too challenging. Most of the path was pretty safe. (Not too much climbing.) Walking poles are helpful.Written 17 February 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Julia CSingapore, Singapore66 contributionsWe had a great time at Shilingxia Gorge (RMB68, opens 7:30am) and the UFO glass platform (RMB40) during a cool sunny day.
You can take the 2hr bus journey from Beijing or stay at the many simple village accommodations near the Gorge entrance so that you could start your day early to visit Shilinxia, Jindong Karst Caves and Tianyun mountain (with another glass bridge) all in the vincinity.
We decided to trek up along the stream (all paved paths), taking in the beautiful sights along the way. There was a direct stairway route up to the glass platform from the entrance but I imagine it would be quite a torturous climb and missing out a bigger part of the beautiful gorge. We spent about 4 1/2 hours there (leisurely, without cable car).
You can choose to take the cable car up (RMB100 each way). However, it would only bring you about 3/4 way up the mountain and one would still need to climb flights of stairs the rest of the way up.
Getting there by bus:
If you are versed in the Chinese language, you could download the 高德地图 or Baidu map app (Chinese equivalent to Google map, with get clear instructions how to get to your destinations.
From Beijing, go to the Dongzhimen subway station and follow the signs to the "bus transfer hall" (Long-Distance BusHub). Take bus 852 (RMB15) to Pinggu district (1hr15m). Alight at Pinggu Hospital or any stop along this road. Then take either bus 25 or 38 to Shilinxia 石林峡 (RMB5, 40min). Buses and routes are all listed on the bus-stops (in Chinese).Written 16 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jamie H-DPoole, UK2,291 contributionsThis part of the Great Wall is so well persevered it’s a magnificent sight, and a great leg work out as well!
Our group arrived early in the morning and there was hardly anyone there, it was really calm so my husband and I could climb up and round all within the time we had. Despite being incredibly well persevered, be mindful that some of the steps are very large and others very small, be sure you’ve got grippy shoes and a bottle of water, but there are some shops as you continue to up the wall if you need anything. The higher you climb the more difficult it is and if you head round to the opposite side the downward stairs become very steep.
We were incredibly lucky that we had a clear and sunny day as it made for incredible views and wonderful picture opportunities.
A bucket-list, World Wonder at its finest.Written 19 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ramesh c2 contributionsWe travelled to Beijing in January 2025 . We are pleased to have Ethan as our tour guide. He was kind and knowledgeable. He accommodated to our requests and guided us to shopping malls and other places which were not part our original plan. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting here.Written 18 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Shawn E1 contributionThis was my first YPT tour, and hopefully the first of many.
The tour was a great blend of the Cuban Revolution and Soviet history along with the other fascinating subjects such as the sugar cane and tobacco industries that have made Cuba what it is today. Every day was jam packed with sites and places to visit, enough for any history buff. The weather in December/January was ideal; not too hot and humid like the summer months.
We couldn't have asked for a better group of guides, ably led by Alistair who possessed and astounding amount of knowledge on all things Cuba. Local guide Daniel provided some nuance and his own take on some topics. Alistair, Kris and Daniel were always availble to answer questions and to help with any issues that ocurred. They were all top notch!
I would highly recommend this tour.Written 15 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Matt O1 contributionHighly recommend Alice to anyone thinking about doing a tour.
She was extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond for us.
She was also a delight to hang out with.Written 8 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Daniel B1 contributionBooked this tour to go to the Great Wall and had an incredible experience! The guide, Shane, was thoughtful and knowledgeable, making the trip smooth, worry-free and memorable!Written 24 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- laurencassiniaBeijing, China2 contributionsMr.X is in a mall on the second floor in Sanlitun. I was unable to find a website in English so I went to the place to book. You can also book on Dianping by searching Mr.X.
The rooms available at this time in English are the Alcatraz themed room (60mins) and the House of suicide (75 mins).
Our group has 6 people and we chose the house of suicide room. We did not finish in time (2 mins late) but the staff didn’t stop us or interrupt the experience, probably because we were so close to the end.
The clues were of moderate difficulty, if you’ve never done an escape room I imagine it would be quite hard.
The staff can speak some English and equip you with a radio so they can communicate with you if you are on the wrong track or you are doing something you shouldn’t.
The rooms are very well designed, there weren’t any things that could be mistaken for clues, it was very clear which items you were supposed to use.
I would recommend going with a minimum of 4 people as there are some difficult areas that require you to split up, and would make escaping solo or in a pair almost impossible.
Overall, it was an excellent experience, and we definitely want to try the other English room. Compared to other escape rooms I’ve done, it was the most elaborate setup, and probably the most creepy! I would definitely recommend!Written 26 February 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - tompas25Warsaw, Poland1 contributionWe had a private one-day walk from Simatai West to Jinshanling. Luis was our guide. Everything was well organized, we were punctually collected from the hotel. Luis shared many insights into the history of Great Wall construction. When walking the wall, he pointed at various constructions and engineering specifics of the wall. Luis was really a great companion.Written 3 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
