Enjoy the scenery of the Great Wall in China and experience the fun of sports!
The ancient Great Wall and the Olympic rings embrace each other across time and space. In 2022, the Great Wall culture and the Winter Olympics culture were perfectly integrated, realizing "watching the Winter Olympics at the foot of the Great Wall and watching the Great Wall at the Winter Olympics". The Great Wall has become an excellent window for the world to perceive the charm of China, showing the world the cultural self-confidence, openness and tolerance of the Chinese nation's open communication, and the "China wisdom" and "China experience" of world cultural heritage protection. This route allows people to enjoy the scenery of the Great Wall in the core area of the Winter Olympics, experience the fun of sports, and feel the blend of the national spirit of self-improvement condensed by the Great Wall and the Olympic motto of faster, higher, stronger and more United.
Juyong Pass of Great Wall
Juyongguan is one of the essences of the Great Wall in Wan Li. Compared with Badaling's reputation, it can make people see more clearly the bricks, stones, grass and trees here; Compared with other incomplete paragraphs, it is more meticulous and delicate.
The first highlight of Juyongguan Great Wall is "danger". As an important pass of the Great Wall of Wan Li, the terrain here is dangerous and easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is an important protective line in the northwest of Beijing and a battleground for military strategists.
Juyongguan Great Wall is located in a unique terrain. There are magnificent natural mountains and deep gullies here, which provide a natural barrier for military defense. On this basis, the ancients built city walls and towers, and built a magnificent view of the Great Wall according to local conditions.
The second attraction of Juyongguan Great Wall lies in its cultural charm. Compared with other Great Walls, Juyongguan has a stronger humanistic atmosphere and a deeper cultural connotation.
Throughout Juyongguan Scenic Area, temples, ruts of ancient roads and winding city walls are everywhere the records and witness of historical stories from ancient times to the present.
Secondly, Juyongguan's Yuntai sculpture is a must. It is said that Yuntai is the base of Lama Tower in Yuan Dynasty, which is made of marble. The exquisite carvings on it combine many cultural values such as religion, sculpture, history, language and writing, and all those who see them are amazed.
Another advantage of Juyongguan is that there are relatively few tourists. The natural scenery here is vast, and it is a blockbuster with a shot. The circular Great Wall twists and turns, which can make people experience a deep and complete trip, and there is no turning back during walking, so they can see all the beautiful scenery in one breath.
Address: Juyongguan Great Wall, S216(G6 Auxiliary Road), Changping District, Beijing
Badaling great wall
Located in Yanqing District, Beijing, Badaling Great Wall is a section of Wan Li Great Wall with the longest history, the richest culture, the most magnificent architecture, the most spectacular scenery, the greatest reputation and the most complete preservation. It is an outstanding representative of the Great Wall in Wan Li, and the most essential section of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty.
Badaling Great Wall, known as one of the nine blockades in the world, is an important part of China's ancient great defense project, the Great Wall of Wan Li, a pass of the Ming Dynasty, and an outpost of Juyongguan, an important pass of the Great Wall. In ancient times, it was said that "the danger of Juyong lies not in Badaling", which is an important barrier for the capital Beijing and has always been a battleground for military strategists. Badaling Great Wall is the best preserved and most representative of the Ming Great Wall, so it is the earliest section of the Great Wall in Wan Li that opened to tourists. Badaling Great Wall is majestic, steep, beautiful and verdant. "Yuguan Natural Graben" is one of the eight scenic spots in Juyongguan in Ming Dynasty, and it is the best in the world with its vast scenery and the slogan "You are not a hero until you reach the Great Wall".
The Badaling Great Wall Guancheng is a trapezoid with narrow east and wide west, with two east and west gates. The East Gate is titled "Juyong Waizhen" and the West Gate is titled "North Gate Lock Key". The Great Wall extending to the north of Guancheng has 12 watchtowers and 7 watchtowers to the south of Guancheng. In addition to being able to climb the Great Wall in Guancheng, there are also entrance gates on the 4th floor south, 4th floor north, 8th floor north and 11th floor north, all of which can climb the Great Wall. Among them, the fourth floor in the south is an excellent location for viewing the Badaling Great Wall; The eighth floor in the north is the tallest watchtower of the Badaling Great Wall, also known as the "Sun Observatory". The eighth floor of the North is more than 1,500 meters away from Guancheng. It is often said that "you are not a hero until you reach the Great Wall", which means that you must arrive here on foot before you can be called a hero. There are also ropeways on the 4th floor in the south and 8th floor in the north. Visitors who don't want to walk can take the ropeway to reach the enemy building directly, and then take the ropeway back after the tour, which can save energy and relax.
Address: Badaling Town, Yanqing District, Beijing
Yanqing National Alpine Skiing Centre
Yanqing Olympic Park is located at the southern foot of Haituo Mountain, with the highest point of 2198 meters above sea level. It is mainly composed of National Alpine Ski Center, National Snowmobile Sled Center and Yanqing Winter Olympic Village. Among them, the National Alpine Ski Center, known as the "Snow Flying Swallow", is located in the north of the park, which is built by international standards. The vertical drop of the mountain is 894 meters and the length of the slope reaches 3000 meters. During the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, top skiers from all over the world once raced here to show their professional style.
After the Winter Olympics, the park is open to the public and divided into different experience areas for skiers. Whether it is a novice skier, a skier with full skills, or a parent-child family, you can find a trail that suits you.
Address: Yanqing District, Beijing
