Most popular Great Wall sites

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What are the most popular Great Wall of China sites?

1. Badaling
2. Mutianyu
3. Juyongguan
4. Simatai

[Kim]

Yes, that is the most popular, but which sites are the best and most interesting?

[greatwallforum]

Originally Posted by Kim

Yes, that is the most popular, but which sites are the best and most interesting?

That is a much more subjective question. My favorites so far are Jinshanling first and Jiankou second. How about you?

[Kim]

That is a much more subjective question.

Indeed, but it would be interesting to hear what the members think.

So far I think my top five list would be:

1. Baiyangyu
2. Banchangyu
3. Liujiakou
4. Dongjiakou
5. Panjiakou/Xifengkou (not because of the wall, but because of the scenery)

But I'm sure Jinshanling will be on the list when I have visited the place.

[greatwallforum]

I guess some of your sites will be on my list once I have visited them too!

Here are some of the things that I like about Jinshanling:

• Tremendous variety of styles of construction and architecture
• Fantastic mountain scenery
• Limited and tasteful restoration with fully unrestored areas within easy reach in either direction
• Not overcrowded, but not deserted, so facilities like a guest house, vendors, and restaurant are available
• Easy walking distance to Gubeikou and Simatai