Use your Layover Time in Beijing Airport to see the Great Wall

Beijing is frequently a stopping point on route to and from other countries in the Far East. However many people waste the time they have waiting in Beijing Airport for their connecting flight. Whether you are traveling on business or for pleasure you could be using the time you have in Beijing Airport to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Travelers who have a connecting flight through Beijing Airport should take this magnificent opportunity to see some of China’s iconic sites. Of course the most famous attraction in China and perhaps in the entire world is the Great Wall of China. Visitors passing through Beijing can arrange a layover tour from Beijing Airport to the Great Wall and back again in time for your connecting flight.

The Great Wall

The Great Wall crosses east-to-west along the traditional northern border of ancient China. It was constructed over the course of several years linking existing fortifications to protect the Chinese Empire from invading military groups coming from the north. The most famous stretch of wall was constructed in 220BC and the majority of the remaining wall was built in the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Walls stretch for 8,850km and in its entirety the Wall measures 21,196km. It is possible to walk along the wide walkway on top of the wall and see the watch towers that were built at intervals along the length of the wall. From high up on the wall you can look down on some incredible countryside which contrasts with the urban jungle of Beijing which most tourists see.

Along the Wall there are several points where visitors can access the Wall but the most popular is the Mutianyu section. Here you can comfortably reach the top of the Wall no matter what your fitness level. The Great Wall is the largest man-made monument in the world and one of the seven ancient wonders of the world.

How to get to the Great Wall from Beijing Airport during your Layover

You could hire a car and drive to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall or try to get by with a taxi but this could lead to you missing your flight. Beijing’s traffic is notorious and you have no guarantee that you won’t get lost. However there is a solution. Take a layover tour from the Beijing Airport to the Great Wall and back to the airport again. This is the most economical way to make the quick trip and is the best way to make sure that you actually get back in time for your flight. With a knowledgeable guide you will get a good understanding of the Great Wall’s history and learn about the place it holds in Chinese culture and legend. Not only that but your English speaking guide will handle all the logistics of how to get to and from the Wall safely and within the time of your layover.

Don’t miss the incredible opportunity to use your layover time in Beijing to see the most famous attraction in the world – the Great Wall of China. This is a once-lifetime opportunity that can be accomplished easily and comfortably with a layover tour.