Great Wall at Jinshanling

Great Wall at Jinshanling Review

Though it lacks the rugged adventure of Simatai, Great Wall at Jinshanling is perhaps the least restored of the major Great Wall sections near Beijing, as well as the least visited. Besides being the starting point for a fantastic four-hour hike to Simatai, Jinshanling also serves as one of the few sections of the Great Wall on which you can camp overnight. A starry night here is a gorgeous and unforgettable—go with a tour group such as Cycle China. Don't forget to pack a piece of charcoal and paper to make rubbings of bricks that still bare the stamp of the date they were made.