Visiting China

Great Wall of China

The best time to visit the Great Wall of China depends on the day and the time of year.

The best time of day to visit the Great Wall is in the early morning around 6:30am. The crowds are fewer then, and in the summer the heat and humidity are less intense. The light is also good for taking photos at this time of day.

The best time of year to visit the Great Wall of China depends on your interests.

In the summer the Great Wall is surrounded by thick green forest. In the fall the leaves turn yellow, red, and orange, making for beautiful photos. In the winter the wall is covered in snow, which is a dramatic backdrop, if a bit cold. In the spring the area around the wall features beautiful flowers.

In the end, it is up to the visitor to choose which season is the best time to visit the Great Wall of China.

Great Wall of China

A day trip from Beijing to the Great Wall of China is a good way to see the top sightseeing destination in Beijing.

Getting from Beijing to the Great Wall takes around 1 to 2 hours depending on traffic. The best time to visit the Great Wall of China is in the early morning, when crowds are scarce. In the summer the heat is also less intense in the morning.

The Great Wall of China offers a number of different visiting areas, with the Badaling area being the most popular. There is a Great Wall Museum there, and entry to the museum is included in the Great Wall ticket price.

Other visiting areas of the Great Wall of China include the Mutianyu, Huanghua Cheng, and Simatai areas.

Many Beijing hotels can arrange a day trip from Beijing to the Great Wall of China for guests. These trips include a hotel car that will drive visitors to the Great Wall and wait while they tour the area.

A less expensive alternative is to take a taxi to the Great Wall of China. The taxi will also wait while you walk along the wall.

A day trip from Beijing to the Great Wall of China can also be combined with a trip to the nearby Ming Tombs.