Notable heritage site · Yanqing, Beijing

Great Wall of China

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Great Wall of China is a heritage site in Yanqing, Beijing.

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Great Wall of China: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this heritage site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Great Wall of China

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Great Wall of China — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.52187, 116.29045. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Great Wall of China?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Great Wall of China?

    Nearby: Tailing Tomb (fort, 29 km), Mutianyu Great Wall (sanctuary, 31 km), Dingling Tomb (fort, 32 km), Yongling Tomb (fort, 33 km), Deling Tomb (fort, 33 km), Zhaoling Tomb (fort, 33 km).

    Is Great Wall of China worth visiting?

    Great Wall of China is listed as a notable heritage site in Beijing on Spotwander.