Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass

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About 1.5 hours drive from downtown to Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass
13:30-15:00     Transfer to the Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass

15:00-17:00     Visit the Great Wall

17:00-18:30   Back to downtown

Great Wall at Juyounguan Pass

In Chinese history, Beijing was not only one of the ancient capitals, but also one of the most strategic cities in the north. Many rulers have actively ordered to build Great Wall here, making it the best destination to admire the comprehensive military defensive system of ancient China and one of the wonders of  human beings.

In total, the sections in Beijing measures about 600 kilometers. Those of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) amount to about 550 kilometers, and the sections of other dynasties add up to about 40 kilometers.

Juyongguan Great Wall is one of the three most famous passes along the Great Wall of China, together with Jiayuguan and Shanhaiguan. 37 miles (60 km) from downtown Beijing, Juyong Pass was a solid stronghold encircling a valley, which was the northern direct access to Beijing in ancient times.

Juyongguan used to be an ancient military town full of military installations, watch towers, official residences, temples, and other structures. Juyongguan Pass was first built in the Ming Dynasty and received much repair later. It was a very important strategic area linking the inner land and the area close to the northern border of China. The Juyongguan Pass has been well known for its strategic importance for over 2,000 years.