Places to go to see the Great Wall of China

China's capital, Beijing, provides the easiest access to the nearest outposts of the Great Wall. From Beijing, you can ride a taxi or join tour buses going to Badaling, the nearest portion of the Great Wall but the most crowded one. Check out this link for more info:

Badaling http://www.communi-trip.com/china/badaling/information.html

For a less-crowded experience of the Great Wall, the following sites are also just a taxi ride away from Beijing (although the taxi fare could be higher, and there could be no tour buses available as a cheaper option):

Jinshanling http://www.communi-trip.com/china/jinshanling/information.html

Mutianyu

Juyongguan http://www.communi-trip.com/china/juyongguan/information.html

If you want to escape the city and want to explore the Great Wall from the countryside, try these spots:

Jade Gate Pass and Sun Pass in Gansu http://www.communi-trip.com/china/gansu_province/information.html

Hushan Great Wall in Dandong http://www.communi-trip.com/china/dandong/information.html