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Beijing to The Great Wall Highlights Tour
The kicking-off point for this tour is (1) Beijing which warrants some determin-
ed exploration for its unequalled collection of sights. There's enough at the
centre of town to swallow up a day's sightseeing, including the Forbidden City,
the Gate of Heavenly Peace and Tian'anmen Sq. Try to have your accommod-
ation sorted near Nanluogu Xiang so you can spend the night in a nearby
hutong courtyard hotel and dine locally. Rise early the next day for an expedi-
tion to the Great Wall. Putting aside an entire day is not unreasonable: you can
hire a taxi with a driver to take you around two to three sections of wall; this
way you could compare the wall at (2) Huanghua and (3) Jiankou and Mu-
tianyu. Alternatively embark on a day trip to (4) Jinshanling for the exhilarat-
ing hike towards (5) Simatai. Another option is to overnight at a hotel near the
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