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Simatai Great Wall and Simatai TourThe Simatai Great Wall is often described with the following three words: perilous, diverse, and peculiar. The Simatai Great Wall is also known as the "Wild Great Wall", meaning a section that has not been restored. Much of the section is in a state of ruin with exposed bricks and incomplete structures and the walls that go along precipitous jagged ridges have mostly fallen down. Recently, many news outlets have reported that much of the Simatai Great Wall has been closed due to renovation and maintenance repair. While this is an inconvenience for all visitors, we understand that the work is done to improve the safety standards of the section, with the improvement also keeping in mind the Great Wall’s environmental impact on its surroundings. Great Wall Adventure Club fully supports the cause of these two vital issues, and the work to make improvements to Simatai. While the Simatai Great Wall tour may be momentarily closed, fret not, for Great Wall Adventure Club is still continuing our Jinshanling Great Wall hike and tour, which is a great opportunity to see majestic watchtowers and real “Wild Wall”. The Jinshanling hike will start from the same location as the previous Jinshanling-Simatai Great Wall hike, but in the middle of your hike you will be diverted to another point on the Great Wall, thereby passing the maintenance and improvement work on Simatai. In addition to our revamped Jinshanling Great Wall hike, we also offer outings to other wild sections of the Great Wall, which will make up for the momentary closure of the Simatai Great Wall hike. Our newest Great Wall hiking program is from the Jiankou-Mutianyu, which like our Simatai hike, is easily within driving distance from Beijing. This private tour comes with your own driver and guide, who will accompany you during your hike, ensuring your safety and comfort. The Jiankou-Mutianyu Great Wall hike is a great way to see dramatic Great Wall ruins and peaks while also experiencing classically restored brick and watchtowers. Starting from Jiankou, you’ll trek over ruined paths and bricks, with passing unrestored watchtowers along the way. About halfway, you’ll come to Mutianyu, which, in many ways, is similar to Jinshanling in that it is tastefully restored but not touristy at all. Here is some more information about the Great Wall at both Jiankou and Mutianyu: Jiankou Jiankou translate from Chinese to English is 'arrow nock'. Jiankou Great Wall is named after its peculiar shape, which likes a bended bow with intangible arrow ready to be released to the target. Jiankou Great Wall is going to be the focus of hiking and photography enthusiast. Unlike the Mutianyu Great Wall in its east and Huanghuacheng Great Wall in its west, Jiankou Great Wall with more twists and turns wriggles up to the high mountain ridge retains in the natural state without any restoration and reveals the beauties of imperfection, wildness and primitive simplicity. Thus it is regarded as the most precipitous and picturesque section of the Great Wall built in Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). Mutianyu The Mutianyu Great Wall winds 1.4 miles through lofty mountains and high ridges, many sections of which are made of granite. The unique structure makes the wall almost indestructible. There are 22 watch towers distributed at close intervals along the wall. They are located not only in the main wall but also at the distinctive 'branch cities'. Branch cities are built on the hill ridge against the inner or outer side of the wall. They measure from several yards to dozens of yards across. On the northwest over 3,281-feet hills, lies a section of the wall called 'Ox Horn Edge'. On the steep and lofty peaks, there are two walls named 'Flying Eagle Flies Facing Upward' and 'Arrow Lock'. Along with Jiankou, we also offer programs to other “Wild Wall” sections like Huanghuacheng, Xishuiyu, Lianhuachi, and much more. For a Great Wall thrill of a lifetime contact our travel specialists today! Tour to Simatai and Hike in Simatai You can join our private tour to Simatai or a bus tour to Simatai, and even better, a hiking from Jinshanling to Simatai. Join Us Today!
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