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Jiankou
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Type: Sightseeing
Cost: $10
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Beijing
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Type: Sightseeing
Cost: $10
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Jiankou from Dongzhimen to Huairou and then a minibus; two hrs). Jiankou is one of the most easily accessible sections of wild wall where you’ll really feel as if you’ve stumbled onto a lost tract of history. Note that it can be crumbly underfoot and you’ll have to be careful not to trip over it.
The wall here is made from a white-hued rock that clearly etches its serpentine trail over the rugged terrain, making Jiankou one of the most dramatic of all the Beijing sections, although it’s a steep climb up to the wall.
You can hike from here all the way to Mutianyu (four-five hrs) and then pick up transport from there back to Beijing, although the wall is in fairly poor condition for most of the way.
You’ll need to be very careful – better to join one of Cycle China’s one- or two-day hikes along this section (see Adventures On Foot, p. 196). There’s nowhere to buy supplies up here so make sure you bring snacks and plenty of water.
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