Juyongguan

Juyongguan is one of three famous passes on the Great Wall. The others are Jiayuguan, where the Great Wall begins in western China, and Shanhaiguan, where the Wall ends at the Bohai Sea in eastern China. Considered impregnable from invaders, this stretch of the Wall features many buildings, such as towers and temples. It’s the site closest to Beijing, but many travelers and tour buses pass it by in favor of seeing the Great Wall at Badaling. The pass is circular and less than 5 km (3 miles) long so you can walk around it in a day. To get to Juyongguan from Beijing is quite simple by public transport; all you need to do is take subway line 13 to Longze Station and hop on board the 68 shuttle bus that will take you directly there. Once you arrive at Juyongguan Pass, you’ll find signs pointing the way for you. All in all, it should take about an hour and a half to get there. #beijingtrip #urbanexplorer #ancienttomb#oldarchitecture