Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass

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About 1.5 hours drive from downtown to Great Wall atJuyongguanPass
13:30-15:00 Transfer to the Great Wall atJuyongguanPass

15:00-17:00 Visit the Great Wall

17:00-18:30 Back to downtown

Great Wall atJuyounguanPass

In Chinese history, Beijing was not only one of the ancient capitals, but also one of the most strategic cities in the north. Many rulers have actively ordered to build Great Wall here, making it the best destination to admire the comprehensive military defensive system of ancient China and one of the wonders of human beings.

In total, the sections in Beijing measures about 600 kilometers. Those of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) amount to about 550 kilometers, and the sections of other dynasties add up to about 40 kilometers.

JuyongguanGreat Wall is one of the three most famous passes along the Great Wall of China, together withJiayuguanand Shanhaiguan. 37 miles (60 km) from downtown Beijing,JuyongPass was a solid stronghold encircling a valley, which was the northern direct access to Beijing in ancient times.

Juyongguanused to be an ancient military town full of military installations, watch towers, official residences, temples, and other structures.JuyongguanPass was first built in the Ming Dynasty and received much repair later. It was a very important strategic area linking the inner land and the area close to the northern border of China. TheJuyongguanPass has been well known for its strategic importance for over 2,000 years.