Juyongguan Great Wall

Travel must do's: witness a sunset at the Great Wall of China! Be sure to do your research before coming, the Great Wall stretches over miles and miles, and you can find places without any tourists around easily.

#cherryblossom2024 Beijing Metro Line S2, aptly dubbed the "Spring Train," offers a delightful journey through a sea of blooming mountain flowers. As the train glides through this floral paradise, time seems to pause, allowing passengers to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Along the S2 line, branches adorned with pink cherry blossoms, white apricot flowers, and peach blossoms create a stunning contrast against the backdrop of the towering Great Wall, as if nature itself has adorned this ancient wonder in traditional Chinese attire. This harmonious blend of ancient history and springtime blooms forms the most enchanting spectacle of Beijing in spring. 🌸🚇

- Juyong Pass. Juyong Pass Great Wall is located in Juyongguan Village, Nankou Town, Changping District, Beijing, and is a cultural tourism area dominated by historical architectural landscapes. As an important pass of the Great Wall, Juyong Pass has been known since ancient times as 'the First Impregnable Pass under Heaven' and is referred to as the 'Northern Gate of the Yang State'. Here are some introductions about Juyong Pass: • Historical Evolution: The construction of Juyong Pass Great Wall began in the Northern Wei Dynasty, and the existing main ruins were built during the Ming Dynasty. In the Qing Dynasty, its military defense value diminished, and it was gradually abandoned. After the establishment of New China, the Juyong Pass Great Wall was rebuilt and repaired in the development and protection of the Great Wall, and a series of restoration and reconstruction works have been carried out since the 21st century, preserving it relatively intact. • Architectural Style: The walls of Juyong Pass Great Wall vary greatly in width, height, and undulation, adopting a circular enclosed architectural form, characterized by strong military defense features, and the architectural complex has a variety of styles. • Main Attractions: Including Yuntai (Cloud Platform), Dianjiangtai (Pointing General Platform), the ancient city wall, Guandi Temple, and Juyong Verdant Stacks. • Scenic Area Information: Juyong Pass is open all year round from 06:30 to 18:00. The ticket offices at parking lots 1 and 3 operate from 06:30 to 17:30, and those at parking lots 2 and 4 from 08:30 to 16:30. The ticket price for the scenic area is 35 yuan per person. Juyong Pass Great Wall

Juyongguan is one of three famous passes on the Great Wall. The others are Jiayuguan, where the Great Wall begins in western China, and Shanhaiguan, where the Wall ends at the Bohai Sea in eastern China. Considered impregnable from invaders, this stretch of the Wall features many buildings, such as towers and temples. It’s the site closest to Beijing, but many travelers and tour buses pass it by in favor of seeing the Great Wall at Badaling. The pass is circular and less than 5 km (3 miles) long so you can walk around it in a day. To get to Juyongguan from Beijing is quite simple by public transport; all you need to do is take subway line 13 to Longze Station and hop on board the 68 shuttle bus that will take you directly there. Once you arrive at Juyongguan Pass, you’ll find signs pointing the way for you. All in all, it should take about an hour and a half to get there. #beijingtrip #urbanexplorer #ancienttomb#oldarchitecture