Don´t miss this museum. It is very interesting if u r interested in history of The Great Wall. And it is free, what is not usual in China :)

I have visited several sections of the Great Wall and I have to say that this museum gave me the best explanation of the Great Wall construction, locations, and history. It is a small museum, but well-organized and maintained. If you are already in the...More

My son and I visited this museum, but had a bit of difficulty finding it. The directions from the railway station are as follows: (1) walk straight from the railway to the shanhaiguan fortress gate (2) do not enter the fort, as the museum is...More

This is a great treat, a free and marvellously well presented set of artefacts and images following the timeline of the wall and indeed its geographic history. The displays are well done and most have English translation with them, the construction details, development of weapons,...More

Really enjoyed this, wasn't expecting much as it's a free museum on the way to a paid attraction [I wouldn't bother with the First Heaven's Pass, much better Wall options are available]. The museum is packed with exhibits and information, in Mandarin and English, and...More

This museum is very well done and documents the building of the great wall very well. It is free, Don't waist your time and money on the gate go here.

next time when I take my parents to go there we will probably won't visit it - to tell the truth - nothing special:)