tips for visiting the great wall of china

Here are some helpful hints for visiting the Great Wall.

(What not to wear to the Great Wall of China)

Even though some sections of the Great Wall of China are easily accessed via ski lift or toboggan ride, walking along the top of the wall can actually be an intense amount of exercise. The wall rises up and down, and there are many many steps. Also, along some parts the path is not smooth and even, so it’s important to wear good walking shoes and comfortable clothes if you plan to walk up to the higher towers for the best views.

You might want to bring something to drink because the drink vendors know that you ain’t walking all the way back down just to buy a bottle of water or to grab a snack.