Wistful of Jinshanling Great Wall Tour

The wall is situated on the Big and Small Jinshanling, hence its name. Based on huge stone bars, the Wall was then made by huge bricks, each of which weighed about 12 kilograms (26 pounds). It has five main passes and 67 watchtowers. Every 100 meters (328 feet), there is an enemy tower each of which is about ten meters

(33 feet) high. Featuring various structures and having various functions, those watchtowers are either one tiered or two-tiered. On the first floor there are some windows for shooting arrows. The roofs of the towers are many and varied, flat, arched, quadrangular or octagonal. Some are used to store weapons and hay. Others are used as soldiers' bedrooms. Among them, the most celebrated are the Big and Small Jinshan Watchtowers.
Jinshanling Great Wall, Beijing
Jinshanling Great Wall, BeijingThe big Jinshan Watchtower has two tiers which are connected by stone stairs. On the top of the tower is a small room used as the soldiers' retiring room. This small room has a unique structure. The rafters and eaves of the room are all made from polished bricks. The Small Jinshan Watchtower was constructed by soldiers from Zhejiang and Jiangsu Provinces led by Qi Jiguang, a famous general in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). To remind themselves of their hometowns, the tower was named Jinshan which was a pavilion's name in the Jiangxin Island in Zhanjiang.

English Signs Help You Get Around Beijing

Many people fear traveling overseas where signs and instructions are not in their native language. We native English speakers have a great advantage because most countries post signs in English. However, the English translations are not always clear enough to be understood, and many places have no English at all.
Until recent years, getting around China was not easy for international travelers who couldn't read Chinese. Just before the 2008 Olympics, Beijing made a great leap forward in the improvement of English signs and instructions. You'll still see some signs, like the one below, that will make you laugh and leave you

confused. In the past these hilarious translations were everywhere, but today most of Beijing's English signs are easy to understand even if you haven't been around long enough to get used to reading "Chinglish."
Today you can easily go almost anywhere in Beijing, guided by English signs and directions. Though some private businesses and a few government agencies still lack professional translation help, most of the English signs you see in Beijing are clear enough to point you in the direction you need to go. The sign below, for example, displays the price for a river boat ride from Xizhimen to the Summer Palace. The English translation is correct and explicable, making it easy for anyone from an English speaking country to understand the cost of a ride.
Some places are better than others at displaying readable English. The airport, subways, public busses and four and five star hotels have reasonably normal English. But if you stay in cheaper hotels or shop in small grocery stores you can expect to see signs and package labels displaying pretty strange English. Regardless of the translation quality, we must give the Chinese credit for an extraordinary effort to accommodate English speaking guests.  Back home very few venues care enough to display signs in Chinese.
It's the irony of English speakers traveling anywhere in the world. We make jokes about hilariously mistaken English. We complain when things aren't explained clearly in English. And we look down our long noses at establishments we think are unsophisticated because they can't perfectly imitate the English we're used to seeing and hearing in our own countries. However, back home very little, if any, effort is made to accommodate non-English speaking Chinese. At home and abroad we seem to think everyone in the world ought to speak and write English.
Chinese are among the most hospitable and forgiving people in the world. If we say so much as "nihao" (Chinese for "hello") they applaud our effort. Although many visitors refuse to learn Chinese, local people try hard to communicate with us in English. So, when someone in Beijing speaks to us with broken English, or when a few "Chinglish" signs make us laugh, we must remind ourselves that the English we hear and see here is far superior to the Chinese back home.
If I spot a sign with bad English in a little shop, I can still say, "Thank God for the excellent English signs that helped me get here in the first place." An English speaking person at the front desk pointed me in the direction of the nearest subway station, where I found clearly translated English signs. A website or other advertisement told me which station to get off at and where to walk from there. Excellent English is one of Beijing's features that makes it a convenient and welcoming city for people from all over the world to enjoy!

The Great Wall In China

The Great Wall is an ancient defense project with the longest building time and the largest amount of work in

the world. Since the 7th or 8th century B.C., the Great Wall had been built for more than 2,000 years, and it is mainly distributed in northern and central China, with a total length of more than 5,000 kilometers. Therefore, the Great Wall has a construction history of more than 2,000 years and covers a large area of land. Such a huge project is the only one of its kind in China, and even the whole world. Therefore, it had been listed as one of the seven wonders, including the Roman Coliseum and the Leaning Tower of Pisa from the Middle Ages.

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Tiananmen Square

As the heart of Beijing, Tiananmen Square being still brilliant today with cloverleaf junctions and skyscrapers everywhere, the old-time scene and modern culture are combined to present a brand new visage of Beijing.

Forbidden City

Well-known as the largest royal palaces in the world, Forbidden City is also the best preserved imperial palace in China. With high fame, Forbidden City is a must for your Beijing travel.

Temple of Heaven

In the history, Temple of Heaven was used as a place for worship heaven and prayed for good harvest. There are many temples built for sacrifice, however, only Temple of Heaven still standing in Beijing. It is the largest existing complex of ancient sacrificial buildings in China. Also it is the soul of Chinese ancient constructions.

Juyongguan Great Wall

As a place of strategic importance of bygone days, Juyongguan Great Wall got its name for about 2000 years ago. Besides its strategic significance, Juyongguan Great Wall was also famous for its charming scenery.

Ming Tombs

As the largest clusters of imperial cemeteries in China, there are 13 emperors of Ming Dynasty buried here. And the most famous mausoleum is Changling which is the tomb of emperor Chengzu and his empress.

Hutong

The best representatives for Beijing are the vanishing Hutongs and square courtyards. Through hundreds of years, they have become symbol of Beijing’s life.

Summer Palace

The Summer Palace is a classic composition of ancient royal gardens. Greatly influences Chinese horticulture, Summer Palace definitely a gem in the Chinese art of garden construction.

Itinerary of 3 Days Beijing Tour Packages

Day 1: Beijing (L)

The first day, we will move to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. In the evening, you will enjoy the Chinese Kongfu show. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Day 2: Beijing (L)

Directly go to visit Juyongguan Great Wall and Ming Tomb. At noon, you could have lunch with authentic Quanjude Peking Roast Duck.

Day 3: Beijing (L)

1. Visit the historic Hutong area by rickshaws bicycle ride for about 2 hours, along with the Beijing Shi Cha Lake and many narrow lanes. Leaded by tour guide, visitors will visit the typical Chinese quadrangles, where you can experience the real life of ordinary people in Beijing, and pass many famous old building, like the drum tower, Silver Bridge, etc.

2. After having lunch in local family with home cooked Chinese dumpling, visit the Summer Palace. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel!