Tips for a Better Great Wall of China Tour Great Wall of China which is one of the most amazing man made wonders in the world is a must visit for all. Throngs of tourist are attracted to the Great Wall of China every year on a walking, trekking or a hiking expedition to the various sections of the wall; each one specialized in its own ways.
There are many sections that can be visited as per your preference. However, the ones that have become popular amongst the tourists and are located mostly in the Great Wall in Beijing section are Badaling, Mutianyu,Simatai and Jinshanling. However for a visitor the months May, September and October are ideal for travel. During such months the climate is sunny with moderate temperature leaving you comfortable and refreshed. June, July and August though hot the Great Wall attracts quite a few tourists during that time too. It is usually advisable to avoid the rainy and winter months as the weather can be quiet harsh here. Since the weather varies between day and night, it is advisable to wear light cotton cloths during the day time and carry a jacket too as the evenings are relatively cold. One should wear comfortable shoes because there are steep inclines at some places of the wall making it dangerous if inappropriate shoes are worn. When going for hiking it may last for few hours hence you may think of carrying some light food and water as you might feel hungry and there is
a chance of getting dehydrated too. Also it should be remembered to drink water in moderation as there is no washroom midway and it is available only near the ticket counters. Some of the health and safety tips that can be kept in mind while on tour to Great Wall of China are carrying of sunglass, umbrella and applying sunscreen, as this will prevent you from the harmful sun rays. Scarves can be used to protect your face against the harsh winds when on high altitude. The section of the walls that are steep, hand rails can be used to climb those and also caution at all time should be exercised to prevent any accidents. Some basic medicines and band aids should be carried to help you recover quickly when sick.
c Starting the trip early will help you to avoid the crowd that usually starts building up as and when the day passes. While visiting the area near the Great Wall in Beijing it would be wise to have 3-4 hours in your hand. Cable cars can also be used in some section of the tour like in Mutianyu, Simatai, Badaling and Jinshanling. Before going on the trip it is advisable to know all the information related to the sections you are visiting to have better experience. Graffiti or littering is a punishable offence if caught here.
One can take the help of travel agents who provide specialized services. They are best person to arrange for itinerary of the tour after knowing your preference. One of such travel agents Trek Club organizes various types of tours. Some of which are: • Classic mountain views as trek Wall at Jinshanling • Trek through rich fertile valleys at Gubeikou • Tomb visiting and Greatwall Trek • Sunrise Great Wall Hiking • Water Greatwall at Huanghuacheng • Sunset Greatwall Trek • 3-day Trek on the greatwall • Camping on the Greatwall • Qing Tomb-Huangayguan • Forbidden City and Mutianyu Greatwall Choose the one that suits you and have a great memorable trip to Great Wall of China.
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