Take a Look at the Magnificent Scenery of the Great Wall of China

Great Wall Travel Guide (2025 Latest Edition)​ ​1. Recommended Sections ​Badaling: Well-equipped, large crowds, suitable for first-time visitors. ​Mutianyu: Beautiful natural scenery, fewer tourists, fun cable car and toboggan rides. ​Jinshanling: Original appearance, suitable for photography enthusiasts. ​Jiankou Great Wall: Representative of the wild Great Wall, requires self-provided equipment, suitable for outdoor enthusiasts. ​2. Ticket Prices (2025)​ ​Badaling: CNY 40/adult, CNY 20/student. ​Mutianyu: CNY 45/adult, CNY 100 for a one-way cable car ride. ​Jiankou Great Wall: Requires online reservation 3 days in advance, daily visitor limit applies. ​3. Transportation Guide ​Badaling: High-speed Rail: Qinghe Station → Badaling Great Wall Station (approx. 30 mins). Direct Bus: Departs from Exit C of Beitucheng Subway Station, direct to the scenic spot. ​Mutianyu: Direct Bus: Take a bus from Dongzhimen/Qianmen, approx. 2 hrs. Self-drive: Jingcheng Expressway → Huairou Exit → Mutianyu Village. ​Jinshanling: Mainly self-drive, Jingcheng Expressway → Miyun Exit → National Highway 101. ​4. Recommended Tour Routes ​Badaling North Route: Cable car to North Tower 8 (Haohanpo, or Heroes' Slope) → Hike to North Tower 12 → Toboggan down the mountain. ​Mutianyu Highlights: Cable car to Enemy Tower 14 → Walk to Enemy Tower 20 (If You Are the One 2 filming location) → Return by cable car. ​Jiankou Great Wall: Hike the entire route, recommended to go with a professional guide to experience the original wildness. ​5. Practical Tips ​Equipment: Non-slip sneakers, sunscreen, lightweight backpack. ​Reservation: Book high-speed rail tickets 15 days in advance, the "Great Wall Inside and Out Tourism" mini program is more convenient for ticket purchases. ​Off-peak Suggestions: Fewer crowds and beautiful scenery on working days, early mornings, or evenings. ​Avoid: Cable car queues during peak hours can take 1–2 hrs, try to visit during off-peak times. Prices inside the scenic spot are high, bring your own water and snacks. ​II. Super Cute Emoticon Collection ​1. Great Wall IP Personified Characters ​Chang Xiaocheng Series​ (Launched in the spring of 2025): ​Two-Face​ (Mutianyu prototype): Cold and wise, superpower "Crystal Power". ​Loving Hug​ (Yumenguan prototype): Healing little angel, love attack is super cute. ​Cool Xiaocheng​ (Gubeikou Great Wall prototype): Fire element teenager, gets angry and frizzy (hair will grow back!). ​Great Wall Lucky Swallow: Energetic little swallow, available for download in the WeChat emoticon store. ​2. Recommended Usage Scenarios ​Emoticon Battle: @ your friends in the travel group "He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man!". ​Check-in: Post on your Moments with the caption "Guarding history with Chang Xiaocheng!". ​Fun Interaction: Use the "Loving Hug" emoticon to encourage teammates to persevere and reach the top. ​III. Route Example (Badaling North Route + Mutianyu Highlights)​ ​Badaling North Route: Take the cable car to North Tower 8 → Hike to North Tower 12 → Toboggan down the mountain. ​Mutianyu Highlights: Cable car to Enemy Tower 14 → Walk to Enemy Tower 20 → Return by cable car. ​Time Allocation: Badaling in the morning (fewer people), Mutianyu in the afternoon (better lighting). ​IV. Precautions ​Safety: Hold onto the handrails on steep slopes, be careful of slippery surfaces on rainy days. ​Food and Beverage: Prices inside the scenic spot are high, bring your own water and snacks. ​Night Tour: Badaling night tour includes a light show and requires a separate ticket.