It’s 1,5-2 hours of driving from Beijing, making it the perfect place to explore and go on a sweaty day trip to the Great Wall.

Here are some bunched-up facts for you:

• 573 km in total length

• The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) was the last dynasty engaged in the Great Wall construction

• Badaling, Mutianyu and Juyongguan are the sections best equipped for tourists 

• the entrance fee is about 5,50 € 

• you can hop on a tour or travel by bus (please check out this fantastic page for more information, travel maps and tours.