Great Wall of China

Great Wall of China in Beijing, China is a series of fortification systems established across the northern borders of the country. Badaling Great Wall is the most renowned stretch, as it is the first section that opened to the public. This section is made of bricks and stones from the hills. Other notorious sections were those established by the Ming dynasty.

Those looking for fun things to do in the area may visit Yunju Temple. A Buddhist temple with a number of historic pagodas, it is home to the largest collection of stone Buddhist sutra steles in the world. It is also home to one of the world’s only 2 extant woodblocks for the Chinese Buddhist Tripitaka. Tourists should also visit the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC). Completed in 1962, it is one of the biggest art museums in the country. It has 21 exhibit halls. Another interesting site to visit in the city is Lotus Pond Park or Lianhuachi Park. Its main feature is Lake of Lianhuachi, which is believed to be the most significant water source of ancient Beijing since the Zhou dynasty. One of the nearest hotels to the Great Wall is the Leo Great Wall Hostel. Its rooms offer mountain views. It has a bar, shared lounge, snack bar, and terrace. Another popular hotel in the city is The Great Wall Courtyard Hostel. It features barbecue facilities, a business center, and a tour desk. It provides bicycle and car rental services to its guests. Room service is also available.