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Zhangjiakou Great Wall Hiking: Wild Wall Sections Beyond the Tourist Crowds
Explore remote, unrestored Great Wall sections near Zhangjiakou in Hebei — the wild wall at Juyongguan, dramatic Damaolin and Yanmenguan passes, grassland-meets-wall landscapes at Bashang, and practical hiking routes through some of the most photogenic and crowd-free sections in northern China.
Updated May 2026
Read →Hebei Travel Guide: Chengde Mountain Resort, Zhangjiakou & Wild Great Wall
Discover Hebei Province — Chengde's imperial summer resort and Eight Outer Temples, the wild unreconstructed Great Wall sections, and the mountain ski resort at Zhangjiakou that hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Updated May 2026
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Chengde Travel Guide 2026: Imperial Summer Resort & Mountain Temples
Chengde (承德) in Hebei — the Qing Dynasty's summer capital, 250km north of Beijing. The vast Mountain Resort palace gardens (the largest imperial garden in China), the Eight Outer Temples including the mini-Potala Palace, and what a day trip from Beijing vs overnight stay gives you.
Updated May 2026
Read →Zhangjiakou & Wild Great Wall Hiking 2026: Jinshanling, Simatai & Panlongshan
The Great Wall sections beyond Beijing — Jinshanling (the most photogenic restored section, especially at sunrise), Simatai (the dramatic unrestored eastern section, partially lit for night walks), the Zhangjiakou area where 2022 Winter Olympics were held. Getting from Beijing, joint tickets and photography spots.
Updated May 2026
Read →Baoding Hebei Guide 2026: White Lotus Pond, Zhili Governor's Office & Ancient Capital Heritage
Baoding is one of Hebei's most historically significant cities — former capital of Zhili Province during the Qing Dynasty, home to beautiful classical gardens and one of China's best-preserved imperial administrative complexes. This 2026 guide covers the White Lotus Pond, Zhili Governor's Office Museum, Baiyangdian wetlands, transport from Beijing, accommodation and practical tips.
Updated May 2026
Read →Hebei Wild Great Wall Hike Guide 2026: Jiankou, Zhuangdaokou & Unrestored Wall Sections
Escape the tourist crowds at Badaling and explore the untamed, unrestored sections of the Great Wall in Hebei and Beijing's outer reaches. This 2026 guide covers Jiankou's crumbling towers, Zhuangdaokou's wooded ridges, night hikes, camping spots, and everything you need to plan a wild Great Wall adventure safely.
Updated May 2026
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