Great Wall of China Airfare Included Tours & Trip Packages

Great Wall of China Airfare Included Tours & Trips

72 Great Wall of China trips. Tours from 53 tour companies. 79 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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China and Hong Kong
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3.8/5 Great
18 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chongqing, Great Wall of China, Guilin, Shanghai, The Forbidden City, Three Gorges, Tiananmen Square

Highlights

  • Explore fascinating Shanghai
  • Visit the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao.
  • Opportunity in deluxe ship for our Yangtze River Cruise.
  • See the historic Chongqing
  • Enjoy scenic boat trip down the Li River
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

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"I went on a Grand Tour of Italy with my husband and we had the trip of our lives. Senior Discovery Tours took care of everything so we just got to enjoy ourselves. Would highly reccomend!"

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China Special Value Tour
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3.8/5 Great
18 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Great Wall of China, Guilin, Shanghai, Suzhou, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Xian

Highlights

  • Explore Beijing, China's political and cultural centre
  • Visit impressive Tiananmen Square and Tiananmen Square
  • Visit Xian's magnificent city wall and Wild Goose Pagoda
  • See the awesome Shanghai Museum - an ultra-modern repository for 5,000 years of history and culture

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I went on a Grand Tour of Italy with my husband and we had the trip of our lives. Senior Discovery Tours took care of everything so we just got to enjoy ourselves. Would highly reccomend!"

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Golden Triangle & Yangtze
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chongqing, Great Wall of China, Shanghai, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Xian, Yichang

Highlights

  • Must-see sights in China - the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors
  • Unwind with a Yangtze River cruise tour & see the Three Gorges
  • Take in the impressive skylines of Shanghai as you walk along the Bund
  • Walk into a local Chinese family, interact & dine with the hosts in their home

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"TCGT is a company you need for an “all inclusive” trip in China. Emily arranged for us a perfect tailored itinerary based on our preferences. Hotel, transports and guides were professional, gentle and fluent English-speaking. We thank TCGT for such wonderful and perfect vacation in China and we highlight its services to everyone."

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Highlights of Japan & China
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2.8/5 Average
98 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Great Wall of China, Hakone, Kunming, Kyoto, Meiji Shrine, Osaka, Shanghai, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Stand in awe atop the Great Wall of China
  • Hand-feed monkeys while overlooking Kyoto
  • Meditate with Buddhist monks in the Mount Koya Monastery
  • Try freshly made sushi and traditional sake
  • Walk across the world’s busiest crosswalk at Shibuya, the Times Square of Tokyo
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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"I have been trying to make the best of this trip, but honestly, I’m having a terrible time. This has been the most stressed I’ve ever been on a vacation. I’m currently stuck in Iceland, no one from the EF team will not respond to me, I’m out a LOT of money, I’m FREEZING, and I’m severely uncomfortable. I would HIGHLY NOT RECOMMEND EF Ultimate Break for any of your travel needs. They do NOT take care of your problems— they just make the most money they can off of you and do not actually care about your comfort or concerns. This trip has sent me on an incredibly LOW low, and I just want to go home, but that would be a substantial amount of money I can’t afford. I have been bouncing around contacting EF, JetBlue, Icelandair, and British Airways. I still don’t have my luggage, and it is the LAST DAY of planned activities already. I also found out from JetBlue that there was a refund issued for $834 for the original flight we didn’t make (that’s just one of them)— yet, *I had to pay $1100 to EF Ultimate Break to rebook on my new itinerary that made me miss my first day of touring, and I DID NOT see that $834. I am beyond mad and tired and ready to be home safe. This is disgusting service."

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Japan and Beijing 10 Days 8 Nights
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4.7/5 Excellent
99 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Great Wall of China, Hakone, Kyoto, Ming tombs, Mount Fuji, Nara, Osaka, The Forbidden City, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of energetic Tokyo
  • Visit to most famous Buddhist temple - the Senso-Ji Temple
  • Enjoy tales of Mt Fuji's spiritual significance
  • Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi
  • Experience a coach journey to Kyoto, cultural and artistic jewel
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"We did the tour to Bangkok and Phuket in off season. We were concerned about the weather and if we would get a sub-par experience. But we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend Affordable World!! Great company. Very organized and thorough. Our tour guide was amazing! He explained all of our stops and even some extra tid bits about the country. We were transported in air conditioned vans/sprinters to every stop. We felt right at home!"

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Best of Asia - Thailand and Beijing 11 Days 9 Nights
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4.7/5 Excellent
99 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Ayutthaya, Beijing, Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square

Highlights

  • Visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Trimitr) to see its solid-gold Buddha
  • Discover Bangkok
  • Explore Ayutthaya, home to the UNESCO-listed ruins of the medieval capital of Siam
  • Explore Beijing
  • Visit Qianmen Street was a commercial and entertainment hub due to its convenient location
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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats, Transformative

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"We did the tour to Bangkok and Phuket in off season. We were concerned about the weather and if we would get a sub-par experience. But we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend Affordable World!! Great company. Very organized and thorough. Our tour guide was amazing! He explained all of our stops and even some extra tid bits about the country. We were transported in air conditioned vans/sprinters to every stop. We felt right at home!"

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Majestic China & Yangtze River 14 Days 12 Nights
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4.7/5 Excellent
99 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chongqing, Great Wall of China, Imperial Palace, Nanjing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Three Gorges, Three Gorges Dam, Tiananmen Square, Xian, Yangtze Delta, Yangtze River, Yichang

Highlights

  • Visit the Great Wall, which is one of the man-built architectures
  • Visit to the world-famous and historic Tiananmen Square
  • Explore Yichang,the cultural and economic center of the western Hubei Province
  • Explore the Three Gorges Dam Site, located in the middle of the Xiling Gorge
  • Enjoy a memorable excursion to cruise along the serenely beautiful gorges of the Yangtze
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We did the tour to Bangkok and Phuket in off season. We were concerned about the weather and if we would get a sub-par experience. But we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend Affordable World!! Great company. Very organized and thorough. Our tour guide was amazing! He explained all of our stops and even some extra tid bits about the country. We were transported in air conditioned vans/sprinters to every stop. We felt right at home!"

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China Scenic 11 Days 9 Nights
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4.7/5 Excellent
99 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Beijing, Great Wall of China, Guilin, Nanjing, Shanghai, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Xian, Yangshuo

Highlights

  • Visit to the world-famous and historic Tiananmen Square
  • Explore the home to Ming and Qing emperors, Forbidden City
  • Visit The Great Wall of China
  • Discover Xian, the capital of Shannxi Province, one of the oldest cities in China
  • Opportunity to enjoy the cultural musings of the Tang Dynasty Show
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Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We did the tour to Bangkok and Phuket in off season. We were concerned about the weather and if we would get a sub-par experience. But we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend Affordable World!! Great company. Very organized and thorough. Our tour guide was amazing! He explained all of our stops and even some extra tid bits about the country. We were transported in air conditioned vans/sprinters to every stop. We felt right at home!"

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China Natural Wonders Discovery
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
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Visits

Beijing, Shanghai, Xian

Highlights

  • Discover the Hidden Halls in the Forbidden City.
  • Walk on a Delicate Mixture of the Restored and Wild Great Wall
  • Meet the Terracotta Army and Make Your Own Terracotta Warriors
  • Witness the Closest Things on Earth to the Hallelujah Mountains
  • Walk on the World's Longest and Highest glass-floored bridge
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Cultural, Cycling & Biking, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I've just returned from my trip to China, a week ago. I've seen many-many interesting places of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. But most of all i liked my 2-days trip to Longshen villages with my guide Frank from chinahighlights. The day before our trip has started, in Guilin, Frank met me in hotel and told about our journey. Next 2 days we visited traditional ancient chinese villages (the biggest from them are Ping'an and Dazhai), walking around them, saw the rice-terraces landscape (it was really unbelievable). Also we had a hiking between villages, and stayed at night at ZhongLiu village. I haven't seen any tourists in this village, even chinese tourists. It was fantastic cause we've seen real chinese life of local people, including, for example, planting vegetables, collecting tea). Very quiet, fresh air, natural food. Yes, in this village almost no shops, no souvenirs, but you dont need them. All around you a hundred times better. I advice all, who wants to see real chinese life, visit this place, especially this village, stay at night there. Thanks very much to my guide Frank and chinahighlights for this trip!"

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China Tour with Panda Experience
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By Odynovo
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chengdu, Great Wall of China, Guilin, Shanghai, The Forbidden City, Xian

Highlights

  • Wander along the Bund to experience the old and new in Shanghai.
  • Immerse in the scenic karst landscape on a Li River cruise in Guilin.
  • Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see the cute pandas in Chengdu.
  • Marvel at the mysterious Terracotta Warriors and City Wonders in Xi’an.
  • Explore the iconic Great Wall and ancient Forbidden City in Beijing.

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

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China Family Holiday
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chengdu, Great Wall of China, Guilin, Hong Kong, Victoria, Xian, Yangshuo

Highlights

  • Though not quite visible from space, the Great Wall of China is still massive! Wander this iconic monument and learn about its history
  • Travel back in time to the era of China’s powerful Emperors in Beijing while you and your family explore the halls and courtyards of the Forbidden City
  • Experience whizzing through the Chinese landscape on futuristic bullet trains
  • The kids will enjoy meeting the pandas in Chengdu on a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Watch these adorable creatures at play, get to know the super-cute red ones, and learn about important conservation work
  • Uncover the secrets of Chinese food in a cooking class in Yangshuo
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Family Friendly

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Beijing to Tokyo: The Great Wall & Mt Fuji
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
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Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Great Wall of China, Hakone, Hiroshima, Imperial Palace, Kyoto, Nijo Castle, Osaka, Shanghai, Suzhou, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Meet the ancient terracotta warriors
  • Visit the great wall of china
  • Sleep in a temple atop mt kōya
  • Get a bird's-eye view of mt fuji from a cable car
  • Stay in a traditional ryokan

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Train & Rail Journeys

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"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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China – Panda Conservation Adventure
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4.9/5 Excellent
87 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chengdu, Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Xian

Highlights

  • Venture behind the scenes of a panda rescue center for hands-on interaction with these gentle creatures
  • Visit Xi'an and experience the unforgettable Terracotta Warriors
  • Experience the unforgettable Great Wall of China on our trip extension to Beijing
  • Experience a traditional cooking class and share a homemade meal with a local family

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Cultural, Family Friendly, Nature & Wildlife, Volunteering & Community Service

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"I recently returned from the Costa Rican wildlife safari. I was a bit concerned with Covid however every place was extremely clean and had places for you to wash your hands before you even walked in. This was a trip I was actually supposed to go on in 2020 however it was postponed, waiting so long the expectations were high. I was definitely not disappointed! Patricia our guide was absolutely wonderful, extremely knowledgeable and cater to our every need. I would highly recommend this vacation. Also everyone that I met in the community was extremely gracious and kind. The majority of these people work on tourism and unfortunately in the last year have not had any. Booking this trip would not only be an amazing adventure for you but it would also be amazing for the people in the community"

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Great Wall of China Reviews & Ratings

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An excellent way to travel with family

An excellent way to travel with family

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Vassiliki

Sep 2015

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A major reason for the very likely

A major reason for the very likely score was our tour leader Jay. He was informative, made the trip, the understanding of the culture of China, its history and the ...

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Katrin

Oct 2015

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Good mixture of program and free time

Good mixture of program and free time, local guide is a very good idea as you get much more information about the living in that country, group of max 12 is good siz...

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Cherie

Oct 2015

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I've travelled with intrepid before and have

I've travelled with intrepid before and have usually had good experiences with this company.

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Oct 2015

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The guide Jane wAs fantastic, the variety

The guide Jane wAs fantastic, the variety of destinations and a...

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Great Wall of China Tour Selection Trips

  • There are several sites along the Great Wall. All are all worth seeing but depending on your preferences you may want to focus on only a couple instead of trying to see everything in one go: 
  • Badaling is a two hour drive from Beijing and is the most popular section for tourists (often the most crowded) 
  • Mutianyu is a two hour drive from Beijing and the most restored part of the wall 
  • Jinshanling is a two to three hour drive from Beijing and is the most popular full-day hiking route with half the route in ruins 
  • Jiankou is a three hour drive from Beijing and is the most challenging and extreme route for hikers 
  • Simatai is a two to three hour drive from Beijing and is the most well-known for its architectural significance and became a World Heritage Site in 1987 
  • Juyongguan is closest to Beijing (about 1.5 hour drive) and one of the wall’s greatest forts to defend the ancient city 
  • Shanhai Pass is a 3.5 drive from Beijing, located in Hebei province, and is where the Great Wall meets the sea.
  • Most guided tours of the individual sites/sections take half a day to a full day, so planning to hit multiple sections in one day may be too ambitious.
  • Hiking along parts of the wall can be quite strenuous with a countless number of steps and average elevation gain of anywhere from 600 to 800 feet. Cable car rides are available for Badaling, Mutianyu, Jinshanling, and Simatai for those who wish to experience the wall without a strenuous trek.
  • The most popular times to visit are in the summer, with average highs around 86° F, and the fall with average highs from 46 to 64° F. Visitor counts during peak seasons can reach up to 70,000 people per day.
  • Bring plenty of water, snacks, and sunscreen, and dress in layers. The further you trek along the wall away from the base, the fewer the vendors along the way to supply refreshments.

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Great Wall of China Frequently Asked Questions  

  1. How long is the Great Wall of China? The great wall is 13,170.7 miles long; or 21,196.18 kilometers.
  2. When was the Great Wall of China built? It was built over 2,300 years ago.
  3. Why was the Great Wall built? The last time the Wall had construction done was in 1644, although construction began in 7th century by the Chu State.
  4. Who built the Great Wall? The Great Wall was built over the span of 20 different dynasties, and commanded by their leaders. The actual builders of the Great Wall were soldiers, prisoners of war, and peasants. 
  5. How long did it take for the wall to be constructed? It took the work of thousands of years, different states, and multiple dynasties to construct the Great Wall. In total, it took just over 2,500 years to build the Great Wall of China.
  6. Who has visited the Great Wall of China? The Great Wall of China has is visited by hundreds of tourists each day, and has also seen some celebrity faces. Some of the famous people who have visited include President Obama, Queen Elizabeth II, President Putin, and President Neslon Mandela. 

Great Wall of China Facts

  • The Wall is not continuous. In certain places, natural barriers such as a mountains occupy a break in the wall.
  • Just under ⅓ of the Great Wall has completely disappeared today.
  • Bricks in the Great Wall were bound together not by cement, but by glutinous rice flour.
  • A significant portion of destruction to the Great Wall took place during the Cultural Revolution (early Communist) period. Bricks from the Wall were used to build houses and farms.
  • The average height of the Great Wall is about 7.88 meters

When to Visit the Great Wall of China

Summer is potentially the worst time to visit the Great Wall.  This is the prime season for tourists, especially in sections of the Wall near Beijing, and it can be uncomfortably hot, with the average temperatures being in 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Celsius). Not only this, but summer is when the Great Wall is most prone to monsoons.

The best time to visit the Great Wall is in either the Spring or the Fall. These times are usually much less crowded, and the weather is less demanding. Spring is slightly warmer, with average temperatures ranging from 52-75 degrees F. In the Fall, average temperatures range from 46-64 degrees Fahrenheit.

Does it cost money to enter the Great Wall?

The cost of the Great Wall depends where you enter it. In some less touristy places, local landowners may ask for a small fee to access their portion of the wall. In other more frequented spots, the price to enter is usually around $7 US dollars.

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