Finding Jiankou can be a bit of a challenge for those not used to finding their own way, but it can be done. Lonely Planet has a quick guide, but basically you take Bus 916 from the main station in Beijing to Huairou. Most places...More

This is a fantastic part of the wall to walk - and you can walk from here to Mutianyu and then catch the chair down and get a ride back to city. HOWEVER, be careful and plan well how to get up onto the wall.....More

Jiankou to Mutianyu hike I hired a driver for 750RMB, left my hotel at 6:30am and made it to Jiankou Great Wall. Traffic was a pain as it was a holiday and a tonnnn of travelers. Our 2.5 hour drive to Jiankou turned into 4.5...More

No man has ever seen the complete wall of China. It's 5000 Kms long and in some places totally broken. This is the section where tourists go. I took the bus at 2 am and was there at 6 am which I thought was before...More

Me and my boyfriend did the hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu which I absolutely recommend, especially for unexperienced hikers. It allowed us to see both the wild and the restored parts of the wall and both are beautiful. But Jiankou is the real deal, hands...More

It wild, ruined, beautiful and strong section of the wall. You see the high and down slopes all the way without limit. If you are physically fit, I highly recommend you to come here. If you are moderate fitness, you can still climb to the...More

Far less crowded than Badaling and Mutianyu, Jiankou is an unrestored section of wall that is incredibly scenic, especially on a clear spring or fall day. Only around 10-20 people come each day. Make sure you are in an excellent physical shape and wear appropriate...More

If your looking for a true adventure without the crowds, this is it. It might take a little leg work to get here, but make the effort. We stayed at the small village of Xizhazi for 3 nights and enjoyed ourselves. Note, there are signs...More

My first time in china I had to fly to Beijing to visit this wonder of the world, I climbed 8km but got tired, the place is very cold and make sure you where an appropriate sporting attires

What a view, what a construction, the massive size, the 6.000 Km of an stunning wall, the architecture, the challenge, the accomplishment of being on a place that can be seen from space, climbing those irregular steps and arriving to the top!