• Badaling and Juyongguan
  

  
  These two sections are the nearest to Beijing and among the most crowded sections of the Great Wall.
  
  

• Jiankou
  

  
  This section is a photographic hotspot due to its unique style, steep mountains and beautiful scenery. 'Jiankou', is translated as 'Arrow Nock' in English, because the shape of the mountain is like an arrow, with the collapsed ridge opening as its arrow nock.
  
  

• Simatai
  

  
  Simatai, a section of the Great Wall of China located in the north of Miyun County, 120 km northeast of Beijing, holds the access to Gubeikou, a strategic pass in the eastern part of the Great Wall.
  
  

• Mutianyu
  

  
  Mutianyu is a section of the Great Wall of China located in Huairou County 70 km northeast of Beijing. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is connected with Jiankou in the west and Lianhuachi in the east.
  
  

• Jinshanling
  

  
  Jinshanling, a section of the Great Wall of China located in the mountainous area in Luanping County, 125 km northeast of Beijing. This section of the wall is connected with the Simatai section to the east.
  
  

• Hike from Jinshanling to Simatai
  

  
  The hike from Jinshangling to Simatai -- you walk on the wall -- is roughly 10 km (6 miles). It is a significant hike but you will be rewarded with spectacular views and a good day of exercise.
  
  

• Old Dragon's Head
  

  
  This is the place of beginning of the Great Wall. It is located at Shanhai pass where the Great Wall touches the sea.
  
  

• Sun Bears
  

  
  Near the ticket office of the slide way about 380 black bears, brown bears and Malayan Sun Bears live in 20,000 square meters park.
  
  

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