[2025 Shangyi Attraction] Travel Guide for The Great Wall (Updated Apr)

I went to the Badaling Great Wall a while ago and stayed at the amazing Huanjing Homestay nearby. I have to share it with everyone. 🚗Location and transportation: The homestay is located in Dongcaoying Village, Badaling Town, about 9 minutes' drive from Badaling Station and very close to the Great Wall. After we arrived at Badaling Station by high-speed train, the owner enthusiastically picked us up by car, which was so considerate! The next day, they also took us to the foot of the Great Wall, and then took us back to the high-speed rail station for our return trip. The service was so thoughtful. 🏡Environment and facilities: The homestay opened in 2019 and inherits the local traditional architectural style. It uses local traditional building materials. The space is more than 800 square meters, close to nature without losing a sense of modernity. There are conference rooms, projectors, mahjong machines, and KTV, which can meet the needs of leisure vacations, entertaining friends, and business receptions. There are also slides and a simple swimming pool, which are very suitable for family trips. There are many types of rooms, including double bed rooms, family rooms, and family rooms. We stayed in a family room with a 1.2m bed and a 1.5m bed, which was spacious and comfortable for three adults. 🧹Hygiene: The rooms and bedding are very clean, much better than many express hotels. The bedding is changed for each guest and cleaned and disinfected in a timely manner, so you can stay with peace of mind. 🍽Dining and service: The homestay has a kitchen with complete seasonings and kitchenware, so you can cook your own meals. There is a restaurant next door, and you can also order takeout if you don't want to cook. The owners and staff are all warm and hospitable. When you check in, they will introduce the surrounding attractions and precautions in detail, and any needs can be met in a timely manner. 💰Price: The price for renting the entire courtyard is usually CNY 5,000–5,800, and CNY 6,500–7,280 on holidays. It is quite cost-effective for several families to share the cost. It is also convenient to visit the surrounding area. The Badaling Great Wall, the zoo, Yeya Lake, and Yudushan scenic area are all nearby. This stay at Badaling Huanjing Homestay was a great experience, and I highly recommend it to friends who are going to Badaling!

The weather is getting warmer and warmer, it's time to go for an outing! 🍃 Living by the mountains and resting by the water. Time and feelings, enjoy and be free. . Original Home America is located on the west side of Guyaju in Yanqing. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing Guanting Reservoir in the south, the terrain covers natural valleys, with underground mountain springs and hundreds of acres of orchards. Surrounding area has a large number of tourist attractions such as Longqing Gorge, Shijinglong Ski Resort, Kangxi Grassland, Songshan Mountain, and Badaling Great Wall. It is only 1,000 meters away from the 27-hole international golf course. It is a pure American Western-style, finely decorated, detached resort villa. . Invite three or five friends to have a barbecue and outing together ✨ 👉Original Home America Town👈 🍃Location: Border of Yanqing and Zhangjiakou . [Room Type] There are two types of villas and garden houses 🏡 Villas (six-bedroom to two-bedroom) Garden houses (two-bedroom and three-bedroom) Can satisfy multiple families 👪, if you need it, you can ask me for the contact info ✨ . [Must-Visit Spots] 1 ﹣ Original Home America Church The town's internet-famous landmark, the filming location of "Mr. Right", the most worthwhile place to visit, the large lawn and sunny church are really beautiful for taking pictures 2 ﹣ West Town Dream Street A charming commercial district with houses that each have their own characteristics There are various small shops worth visiting where you can spend most of the day 3 - "Route 66" Ground sign next to the town's roundabout Rely on it to pose and take pictures Any stop on the roadside is a scenic spot The moment the camera clicks, it feels like you have traveled to America~ . [Food] ◇BBQ ◇Hot pot ◇Pizza ◇Coffee Farmhouse ~ Fish ⛺️🌟Features: 🍢Outdoor independent barbecue area . 🚙Nearby Attractions Guyaju Scenic Area: 2.1 km Tanggong Hot Spring ♨️: 2.6 km World Grape Expo Park: 6.9 km Banquan Sports Park: 7.9 km Wild Duck Lake Wetland Park: 7 km Yudushan Scenic Area: 13.9 km Longqing Gorge Scenic Area: 21 km Expo Park: 13.3 km Badaling Great Wall: 21.3 km Badaling Wildlife World: 20.5 km Shijinglong Ski Resort: 17 km Badaling Ski Resort: 18.1 km

| Wild apricot blossoms are in full bloom. This spring, come and see the apricot blossoms and sunrise at the Jinshanling Great Wall. This less-traveled flower viewing route in Hebei allows you to appreciate the grandeur of the Great Wall and the delicate beauty of wild apricot blossoms. At 5 a.m., filled with anticipation, I set foot on this ancient Great Wall. The winding wall resembled a sleeping dragon, faintly visible in the dim morning light. The wild apricot blossoms blooming on both sides of the wall were like a pink veil draped over the dragon, breathtakingly beautiful. 💕Climbing along the Great Wall, every step was a blend of history and nature. When I stood atop the wall at sunrise, time seemed to stand still. Sunlight bathed the apricot blossoms, dewdrops on the petals shimmered, and the Great Wall was painted golden. This magnificent scene is etched in my memory. 📌Here are three recommended hiking routes: 👉Route 1: Hike to Houkou Valley and descend via the trail. Along this route, you can fully appreciate the beauty of the apricot blossoms against the Great Wall. The trail is relatively safe and suitable for those who want to enjoy the scenery at a leisurely pace. 👉Route 2: Hike to the Small Jinshan Tower and return by cable car. The Small Jinshan Tower offers panoramic views of the vast expanse of apricot blossoms and the majestic Great Wall. The cable car ride provides a unique aerial perspective. 👉Route 3: Hike to the East Five-Eye Tower and exit through the east gate of the scenic area. This route is longer, but you can see more watchtowers of different styles, accompanied by apricot blossoms all the way. 😍Friends, the Jinshanling Great Wall during this season is truly not to be missed. Come and experience this unique beauty.💕💖 Great Wall

What are the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun? The Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun is a historical and geographical concept, also known as the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, referring to the sixteen prefectures and their territories around Youzhou and Yunzhou during the hundreds of years between the Tang and Yuan dynasties in Chinese history. After the Tang Dynasty was destroyed by Zhu Wen and replaced by the Later Liang, the Later Liang was replaced by the Later Tang of Li Cunxu. Shi Jingtang, the Jiedushi of Hedong in the Later Tang, borrowed troops from the Khitan (later known as Liao), a minority regime in the north, to destroy the Later Tang and establish the Later Jin at the cost of the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun. Since then, the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun, which had always been controlled by the Central Plains dynasty, fell into the hands of the northern nomads. Why the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun? The Liao, Jin, and Yuan dynasties successively managed the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun for more than 400 years, and it was not until the Ming Dynasty that this land was completely recovered by the Central Plains dynasty. Before the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the northern enemies faced by the Central Plains dynasty mainly came from the northwest; after that, the focus of the Central Plains dynasty shifted eastward, and the Yanshan and Taihang Mountains where the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun were located, together with the passes of the Great Wall, became a barrier against the northern barbarians. Losing the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun was equivalent to opening the door to the entire North China Plain, and even Guanzhong, the core of the Central Plains, with basically no natural barriers to defend. The Song Dynasty was called the "weak Song" not only because of its national policy of advocating literature and suppressing martial arts, but also because the Northern Song Dynasty did not control the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun. Where are the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun now? The two most important prefectures in the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun are Youzhou and Yunzhou, the former roughly corresponding to the urban area of Beijing, and the latter referring to Datong. The other fourteen prefectures of the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun are Shunzhou, Ruzhou, Tanzhou, Jizhou, Zhuozhou, Yingzhou, Mozhou, Xinzhou, Guizhou, Wuzhou, Weizhou, Yingzhou, Huanzhou, and Shuozhou. Historically, the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun spanned the present-day Beijing-Tianjin and Shanxi-Hebei provinces, specifically including the northern districts and counties of Beijing and Tianjin, the southeastern part of Zhangjiakou in Hebei, the northeastern part of Datong, Shuozhou, and Xinzhou in Shanxi, and the intersection of Baoding, Langfang, and Cangzhou in Hebei.

Charming Zhangjiakou, Shining Bright Zhangjiakou is a city full of charm and vitality. Here, you can find magnificent natural scenery. The snow in Chongli is pure white, shining silver in the sunlight. The high-quality ski resorts are a paradise for ski enthusiasts, allowing you to experience the charm of ice and snow in speed and passion. The Bashang Grassland is vast, with green grass and galloping horses, like a beautiful painting. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the wind blows the grass, bringing endless tranquility and comfort. Zhangjiakou is also a treasure trove of history and culture. The ancient Great Wall winds through the mountains, witnessing the vicissitudes and glory of time. Dajingmen, majestic and grand, is an important pass of the Great Wall, carrying countless historical memories. Here, you can also experience unique folk customs, traditional handicrafts, and delicious local cuisine, allowing you to appreciate the profound heritage of Zhangjiakou. Come, step into Zhangjiakou, feel the beauty of nature, explore the charm of history, and embark on an unforgettable journey.

This Great Wall is a historical treasure of the Chinese nation, witnessing the vicissitudes of time and the glory of the nation. The winding Great Wall, like a giant dragon lying across the land of China, tells of the wisdom and courage of the ancients. Walking along the Great Wall, you can feel the heavy sense of history, as if you can hear the calls of the ancients and the beating of war drums. Come and check in at the Great Wall, leave your footprints and memories, and let this journey become an eternal scenery in your heart.