Juyongguan Great Wall
Juyongguan Great Wall is regarded as one of the Three Great Passes of China, along with Jiayuguan Pass and Shanhaiguan Pass. Situated in a long valley surrounded by mountains and connected with the Badaling Great Wall in the north, the Juyongguan Pass had played an important strategic defense role in ancient times. Its position connecting the heart of inner China to the northern borders and its importance to the defense of Beijing has made it a highly coveted military asset over the centuries. Now, Juyongguan has fullfill its historic mission and become a top travel destination in Beijing.
Juyongguan Great Wall travel is the most easily accessible one compared to the other China Great Wall trips, due to its close distance and convenient transport to the city area. It is about 20 kilometers north of Changping County, about 60 kilometers from the city center. Juyongguan Pass is not just a military stronghold, but also a beautiful scenic spot. Some of its narrow and steep part makes it an ideal section for visitors have a real physical travel experience on the Great Wall. Back to 13th century, this area was known as "Juyong Green Layers", and was listed as one of the "Yanjing Eight Best Sceneries". So a trip to Juyongguan is a tour to chase back to its past beauty and perspective history, different from other sections of the Great Wall.
More Things To Do in Beijing
- Badaling Great Wall
- Mutianyu Great Wall
- Jinshanling Great Wall
- Simatai Great Wall
- Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
- Temple of Heaven
- Ming Tombs (Dingling)
- Ming Tombs (Changling)
- Beihai Park
- Beijing Zoo
- Acrobatic Show
- Tiananmen Square
- Shanhaiguan Great Wall
- Gubeikou Great Wall
- Dashila Area
- Prince Gong's Mansion
- Lama Temple
- Silk Market
- Beijing Bell Tower
- Beijing Roast Duck
- Wangfujing Street
- Hutong Tours
- White Dagoba Temple
- Niujie Mosque
- Shichahai
- Drum Tower
- Liulichang Cultural Street
- Chuangdixia Village
- Dabaotai Tomb Museum
- Ancient Architecture Museum
- Beijing Traditional Opera Museum
- Beijing Capital Museum
- Temple of Azure Clouds
- Reclining Buddha
- Tanzhe Temple
- Ordination Terrace Temple
- Dongsi Mosque
- Former Residence of Song Qingling
- Former Residence of Mei Lanfang
- Former Residence of Guo Moruo
- Former Residence of Lu Xun
- Imperial College
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