Admission Ticket🎫: You can easily purchase tickets either online in advance or on-site!
Transportation🚅: It is recommended that you take the high-speed train, which is fast and very convenient, saving your energy for the Great Wall climb! You can choose from two stations (Beijing North Station) and (Qinghe Station), and select one that is close to your accommodation.
Equipment🎒: Be sure to bring a hat and gloves, choose comfortable pants, and non-slip shoes. There is no shelter along the way, so pay attention to sun protection. In the autumn, sweating while climbing can easily lead to a cold, so it is recommended to carry an outer garment.
Route Strategy⚠️: After entering the city gate, there are two directions for you to choose from, [South Seventh Tower] and [North Twelfth Tower]. It is recommended to go south first, where there are fewer people, a shorter route, and better spots for photos📸. Especially for those with children, the south side is more relaxed and less crowded.
South Route 👇
1️⃣ (South Fourth Tower) has a cable car and restrooms for descending the mountain.
2️⃣ (South Seventh Tower) is the end point of the south side. After climbing, return to the starting point via the same route. A good way to replenish your energy is to have a grilled sausage, and then climbing the north side is also a good choice.
North Route 👇
3️⃣ (North Fourth Tower) has a slide car and restrooms for descending the mountain.
4️⃣ (North Seventh Tower) Although the wall is damaged, you can bypass it through the cable car platform. If you can't persist, you can choose to take the cable car down the mountain.
5️⃣ (North Eighth Tower) is the highest point of the entire Great Wall.
6️⃣ (North Eleventh Tower) is the exit on the north side. If you can't climb anymore, you can descend the mountain.
7️⃣ (North Twelfth Tower) is the end point of the north side. The steps are steep without handrails, and the difficulty is relatively high, so you need to return🔄.
8️⃣ After descending the mountain, you will pass by the Black Bear Park. The bears are very cute after eating and basking in the sun. Follow the Black Bear Park all the way down, and you will exit the scenic area. There are signs for the parking lot, high-speed train station, or bus station, just follow them.
⚠️ I climbed leisurely for 5 hours without taking the cable car🚡/slide car down the mountain, and I have no knowledge of the prices and where the boarding and alighting points outside the Great Wall are, so I can't give a reference. It is recommended for friends with children and the elderly~
Other Tips 💡
1️⃣ Be sure to do stretching exercises before going up the mountain. Stretching in time when your legs are sore during the climb can be very soothing.
2️⃣ When going down the mountain, pay attention to the coordination of your pace and hands. In addition, walk in a zigzag pattern on the stone steps to reduce damage to the knees.
3️⃣ Remember to bring gloves🧤!
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