Name: The Juyongguan Great Wall Hotel Beijing
Address: Juyongguan Nan Kou Town, Beijing, Beijing, Beijing, 102202, China
Rating: 8

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I don’t know what the definition of a “group tour” is for the government of China, I was with a bus group of 20. I have learned since arriving home that “group tours” are limited to two hours at the Wall. That includes ALL time; climbing, walking, shopping and eating. 
I’ve learned that there are two routes at Juyongguan one easier than the other. I took the more difficult route. Our guide gave us the two hours for the stop. I immediately started the climb up the uneven stairs. Luckily, much of the way there was a handrail. As I grew more tired, I used the handrail more and more. Sometimes pulling myself up as much as pushing with my legs. Taking a photo is a great brief rest. As it was November,  the stairs were somewhat less crowded so I and many others in my group occasionally just sat in the middle of the stairs, rested for a minute or two and let others use the railings. After one hour slowly climbing I reached “tower” 9 of 12. Not knowing how long it would take me to make my way down (going down stairs is actually harder on ones body than going up) I disappointedly started down. I counted. 755 stairs from “tower” 9 down. It took about 35-40 minutes down. I did find a mask in one of the site stores that I didn’t see anywhere else (cash only at that store; other stores at the site took Visa). 
If /when I go again and it’s with a group,  I will try and organize enough of the group to stay longer. If there are enough people, I figure the bus won’t leave without us. I loved China but it is a BIG disappointment not to have made it to the top of the Great Wall and walked along it. 

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This was my 3rd visit to The Great Wall and it never gets old. It was as magnificent as my 1st and 2nd tries. The Badaling section was really crowded and much easier to climb and the less visited Mutianyu is less touristy and not as frequented by the tour operators and I think it was the longest one with 22 watch towers that one can visit. 

As mentioned, this was the hardest one to climb, for me at least. I got up  to the 7th out of the 11 towers that are open to the public and that was tough. I am still hurting as I write this review and it has been almost a day since the hike up there. 

The descend was even difficult for me as I'm actually afraid of heights that are stationary (love roller coasters as they are moving!) so it was a struggle trying to control the shaking of my legs and thighs and trying not to stumble down to my death. 

Nevertheless, I would do it over and over again as the vantage view on top is incomparable! 

Prepare to hurt and feel the aches after the climb but the experience in itself is out of this world!

3rd climb and it never gets old!

We drove from Tianjin and it was a 3 hour drive each way, we stayed only 45 minutes, be patient as the traffic is pretty full on. It's a busy place and most of the unfit or oldies will only go a short way. The steps are uneven so be careful, some areas are narrow and you get the inconsiderate ones who have umbrellas or sit on the steps but once your high enough all this goes away and you get to enjoy the tranquility and reflect on the worlds biggest cemetery and one of the wonders of the world. It's truly remarkable,

If your patient-it's rewarding

There are many passes to ascend to portions of the Great Wall and this is probably one of the most difficult. The initial ascend is intimidating in its steepness and the unevenness to each of the steps. Many people on my tour didn't even attempt to get up. But about 1/3 of the group did make it all the way (until they reached the portion that is sectioned off as it has not been restored). 

I got pass the 9th tower which is about 80% up from what I've been told. The vista is magnificent and well worth the climb. However, since I used up much of my energy going up, going back down proved to be much faster but strained my legs. My calves and thighs hurt for days. So bras are that coming down is as difficult if not more so as you ascend at this pass.

At the start, near the bathroom is a gift shop that will make a personalized bamboo scroll as a keepsake for you that you can pick up on your way down.

In spite of the leg massages that were needed to get me walking again, this was a climb well worth the pain.

Must attempt- beware it's harder to go down

On arrival white towels were stained nobody complained as the food and staff were ok and nice surroundings ,unfortunately the manager tried to get one of the guests to pay for (already stained towel) she got a bit of a shock when 5 of us said our towels were stained it was an obvious attempt to scam us .it was very sad


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