Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Chinese actors give visitors an immersive performance at the Beijing Expo Park in Yanqing. The performance programs have been innovatively redesigned and a "processional viewing" mode has been introduced to immerse visitors in different historical scenes, according to Zhai Yanwei, deputy general manager of Badaling Culture and Tourism Group. Tree-shaped lighting systems, interactive non-player characters, daring motorbike stunts and a range of Great Wall-themed cultural and creative souvenirs dot the whole journey, which has proved a hit among visitors, Zhai says. Since it was first launched a few years ago, night tours of the Badaling Great Wall have packed in more than 400,000 visits, including 250,000 last year, according to Badaling Culture and Tourism Group. "Many travelers have chosen to stay at the star-rated hotels or homestays in Yanqing after the night tour and contributed to the bookings of 20,000 to 30,000 rooms last year," Zhai says.

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Great Wall development to get 100m yuan
3 months ago

Great Wall development to get 100m yuan

China Daily  

Guardians Another protective measure is to appoint Great Wall guardians in towns and villages across the six districts of the world heritage site. Over the years, the Badaling Great Wall scenic area has welcomed a total of 200 million visits worldwide. Looking ahead, the Yanqing government has unveiled plans to connect the Great Wall scenic areas, natural scenic spots, Great …

Tourism revitalizes ancient village near Great Wall
5 months ago

Tourism revitalizes ancient village near Great Wall

China Daily  

Night tours of the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing district, Beijing, are a big draw for travelers from home and abroad. Spanning approximately 3,500 square meters, He's B&B is situated in Shixia village, near the iconic Badaling Great Wall Scenic Spot in Beijing's suburban Yanqing district. Capitalizing on this attraction, she leased 12 dilapidated courtyards from local villagers and transformed …

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall
5 months, 1 week ago

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall

China Daily  

By Yang Feiyue Yanmen Pass is a majestic view in winter. "There's a watchtower that has a carved floral pattern dating back to the Ming Dynasty and you can also find a stone tablet that bears traffic instructions," Yang says about the distinctive features of the Yanmen Pass in Xinzhou, an important point of the Great Wall that runs more …

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall
5 months, 1 week ago

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall

China Daily  

Winter view of the Yezhukou section of the Wall in Xinzhou. YANG JUNFENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Positive changes The Great Wall section in Xinzhou boasts rich cultural heritage and sizable sections that stretch the area, making its protection challenging, Yang notes. "I had just finished writing about the culture of counties along the Yellow River and Yang informed me of the …

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall
5 months, 1 week ago

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall

China Daily  

Winter view of the Yezhukou section of the Wall in Xinzhou. YANG JUNFENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Positive changes The Great Wall section in Xinzhou boasts rich cultural heritage and sizable sections that stretch the area, making its protection challenging, Yang notes. "I had just finished writing about the culture of counties along the Yellow River and Yang informed me of the …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Night tours of the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing district, Beijing, are a big draw for travelers from home and abroad. Badaling Great Wall is one of the district's popular areas that take people's mind off from the bustling city center. Men and women dressed in ancient-looking warrior costumes pulling stunts on the back of racehorses are visible upon walking …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Inbound travelers try on ancient-style costumes at a fashion boutique in Yanqing. CHINA DAILY The 50-minute drama premiered in early June and has strung together stories of historical figures and anecdotes related to the Great Wall. It exposes the audience to the initial severe hardships facing the Wall laborers, the formidable determination of the Qin Dynasty to unify the nation, …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Inbound travelers try on ancient-style costumes at a fashion boutique in Yanqing. CHINA DAILY The 50-minute drama premiered in early June and has strung together stories of historical figures and anecdotes related to the Great Wall. It exposes the audience to the initial severe hardships facing the Wall laborers, the formidable determination of the Qin Dynasty to unify the nation, …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Night tours of the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing district, Beijing, are a big draw for travelers from home and abroad. Badaling Great Wall is one of the district's popular areas that take people's mind off from the bustling city center. Men and women dressed in ancient-looking warrior costumes pulling stunts on the back of racehorses are visible upon walking …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

A gift shop offering Great Wall-themed cultural items is a favorite stop for international travelers. In particular, with China's increasingly favorable inbound tourism policies, such as visa-free entry, the Badaling area's charm has been enhanced among international travelers, taking in 147,000 tourists from abroad as of mid-June this year, up 81 percent over the same period of 2023, Badaling Culture …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Chinese actors give visitors an immersive performance at the Beijing Expo Park in Yanqing. The performance programs have been innovatively redesigned and a "processional viewing" mode has been introduced to immerse visitors in different historical scenes, according to Zhai Yanwei, deputy general manager of Badaling Culture and Tourism Group. Tree-shaped lighting systems, interactive non-player characters, daring motorbike stunts and a …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Night tours of the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing district, Beijing, are a big draw for travelers from home and abroad. Badaling Great Wall is one of the district's popular areas that take people's mind off from the bustling city center. Men and women dressed in ancient-looking warrior costumes pulling stunts on the back of racehorses are visible upon walking …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Night tours of the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing district, Beijing, are a big draw for travelers from home and abroad. Badaling Great Wall is one of the district's popular areas that take people's mind off from the bustling city center. Men and women dressed in ancient-looking warrior costumes pulling stunts on the back of racehorses are visible upon walking …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

A gift shop offering Great Wall-themed cultural items is a favorite stop for international travelers. In particular, with China's increasingly favorable inbound tourism policies, such as visa-free entry, the Badaling area's charm has been enhanced among international travelers, taking in 147,000 tourists from abroad as of mid-June this year, up 81 percent over the same period of 2023, Badaling Culture …

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall
6 months ago

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall

China Daily  

A scene from the new immersive opera highlighting the Great Wall history and culture. Summer vacationers heading to the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing, Beijing's northwestern district, are in for a treat with a diverse array of activities tailored for their enjoyment. These experiences are part of a broader initiative by the Beijing Badaling Culture and Tourism Group to showcase …

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall
6 months ago

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall

China Daily  

A scene from the new immersive opera highlighting the Great Wall history and culture. Summer vacationers heading to the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing, Beijing's northwestern district, are in for a treat with a diverse array of activities tailored for their enjoyment. These experiences are part of a broader initiative by the Beijing Badaling Culture and Tourism Group to showcase …

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall
6 months ago

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall

China Daily  

A scene from the new immersive opera highlighting the Great Wall history and culture. Summer vacationers heading to the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing, Beijing's northwestern district, are in for a treat with a diverse array of activities tailored for their enjoyment. These experiences are part of a broader initiative by the Beijing Badaling Culture and Tourism Group to showcase …

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall
6 months ago

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall

China Daily  

A scene from the new immersive opera highlighting the Great Wall history and culture. Summer vacationers heading to the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing, Beijing's northwestern district, are in for a treat with a diverse array of activities tailored for their enjoyment. These experiences are part of a broader initiative by the Beijing Badaling Culture and Tourism Group to showcase …

Badaling Great Wall
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Badaling Great Wall

China Daily  

The Badaling Great Wall enveloped in mist and rain. The Badaling section of the Great Wall is one of the eighth grand views of the Juyong Pass in Ming Dynasty. Badaling Great Wall is the earliest section of the Ming Great Wall that opened to tourists, and serves as the core of the Badaling scenic area. On the morning of …

Badaling Great Wall
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Badaling Great Wall

China Daily  

The Badaling Great Wall enveloped in mist and rain. The Badaling section of the Great Wall is one of the eighth grand views of the Juyong Pass in Ming Dynasty. Badaling Great Wall is the earliest section of the Ming Great Wall that opened to tourists, and serves as the core of the Badaling scenic area. On the morning of …

Beijing unveils plans to enhance Great Wall tourism
7 months, 1 week ago

Beijing unveils plans to enhance Great Wall tourism

China Daily  

The Simatai section of Great Wall bathed in the sunset. The bureau outlined its commitment to enhancing the visitor experience along the 445-kilometer Great Wall National Scenic Route by optimizing public service facilities. Additionally, efforts will be made to capitalize on the historical significance of the Great Wall and the ancient relics along its path to introduce new high-quality tourist …

Beijing unveils plans to enhance Great Wall tourism
7 months, 1 week ago

Beijing unveils plans to enhance Great Wall tourism

China Daily  

The Simatai section of Great Wall bathed in the sunset. The bureau outlined its commitment to enhancing the visitor experience along the 445-kilometer Great Wall National Scenic Route by optimizing public service facilities. Additionally, efforts will be made to capitalize on the historical significance of the Great Wall and the ancient relics along its path to introduce new high-quality tourist …

Great Wall guardian
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Great Wall guardian

China Daily  

A view of the Great Wall's Jiankou section that runs on top of the green mountain ridges in Huairou district. "It's a force of habit," says Cheng, who's in his 60s and has been repairing and maintaining the Great Wall's Jiankou section in Huairou for nearly two decades. Jiankou is widely considered one of the most dangerous parts of the …

Great Wall guardian
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Great Wall guardian

China Daily  

A view of the Great Wall's Jiankou section that runs on top of the green mountain ridges in Huairou district. "It's a force of habit," says Cheng, who's in his 60s and has been repairing and maintaining the Great Wall's Jiankou section in Huairou for nearly two decades. Jiankou is widely considered one of the most dangerous parts of the …

Beijing eyeing more foreign travelers
11 months ago

Beijing eyeing more foreign travelers

China Daily  

Tourists watch an immersive light show at Beijing's Drum Tower on Jan 1. More measures to better facilitate payments and enhance cultural experiences are suggested to attract foreign tourists to Beijing as the city plans to deepen construction of an international consumption center, deputies and political advisers said. The city will also improve its international consumption service capacity, enhance overseas …

Beijing to build world-class, integrated Great Wall scenic area
11 months, 1 week ago

Beijing to build world-class, integrated Great Wall scenic area

China Daily  

BEIJING -- Beijing's Yanqing district plans to build a comprehensive, world-class scenic area centered around the Badaling Great Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site, integrating surrounding sections of the Great Wall, local authorities have said. Starting this year, the district will establish sightseeing trails linking surrounding Great Wall sections, and upgrade the business models of the China Great Wall Museum and …

Global promotional campaign launches at the Liangma River
2 years, 4 months ago

Global promotional campaign launches at the Liangma River

China Daily  

The "Great Wall Hero 2022—Beijing, the Night is Young" global promotional campaign event is held at Yansha Wharf on the banks of the Liangma River, Aug 11, 2022. In 2020, the "Great Wall Hero 2020—Visit Beijing Again" global promotional event was held at Guancheng Square at Badaling Great Wall Scenic Spot. The event was combined with the "Beijing Great Wall …

Global promotional campaign launches at the Liangma River
2 years, 4 months ago

Global promotional campaign launches at the Liangma River

China Daily  

The "Great Wall Hero 2022—Beijing, the Night is Young" global promotional campaign event is held at Yansha Wharf on the banks of the Liangma River, Aug 11, 2022. In 2020, the "Great Wall Hero 2020—Visit Beijing Again" global promotional event was held at Guancheng Square at Badaling Great Wall Scenic Spot. The event was combined with the "Beijing Great Wall …

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall
2 years, 5 months ago

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall

China Daily  

Workers repair a damaged section of the Great Wall in Huairou last year. In 2019, the authorities announced a plan to protect and develop the Beijing section of the Great Wall, proposing that by 2035 the structure and its ancillary buildings should be free of danger. At national level, the central authorities announced a plan in December 2019 to establish …

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall
2 years, 5 months ago

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall

China Daily  

Workers repair a damaged section of the Great Wall in Huairou last year. In 2019, the authorities announced a plan to protect and develop the Beijing section of the Great Wall, proposing that by 2035 the structure and its ancillary buildings should be free of danger. At national level, the central authorities announced a plan in December 2019 to establish …

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall
2 years, 5 months ago

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall

China Daily  

Mist lingers over the Great Wall in Miyun district, Beijing, and Luanping county, Hebei province. To offer a new perspective of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the China Great Wall Museum, which stands at the foot of the structure's Badaling section in Yanqing district, Beijing, is being given a major face-lift. Built in 1994, it is a third-grade national museum …

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall
2 years, 5 months ago

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall

China Daily  

Mist lingers over the Great Wall in Miyun district, Beijing, and Luanping county, Hebei province. To offer a new perspective of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the China Great Wall Museum, which stands at the foot of the structure's Badaling section in Yanqing district, Beijing, is being given a major face-lift. Built in 1994, it is a third-grade national museum …

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall
2 years, 5 months ago

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall

China Daily  

Mist lingers over the Great Wall in Miyun district, Beijing, and Luanping county, Hebei province. To offer a new perspective of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the China Great Wall Museum, which stands at the foot of the structure's Badaling section in Yanqing district, Beijing, is being given a major face-lift. Built in 1994, it is a third-grade national museum …

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall
2 years, 5 months ago

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall

China Daily  

Mist lingers over the Great Wall in Miyun district, Beijing, and Luanping county, Hebei province. To offer a new perspective of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the China Great Wall Museum, which stands at the foot of the structure's Badaling section in Yanqing district, Beijing, is being given a major face-lift. Built in 1994, it is a third-grade national museum …

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall
2 years, 5 months ago

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall

China Daily  

Mist lingers over the Great Wall in Miyun district, Beijing, and Luanping county, Hebei province. To offer a new perspective of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the China Great Wall Museum, which stands at the foot of the structure's Badaling section in Yanqing district, Beijing, is being given a major face-lift. Built in 1994, it is a third-grade national museum …

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall
2 years, 5 months ago

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall

China Daily  

Workers repair a damaged section of the Great Wall in Huairou last year. In 2019, the authorities announced a plan to protect and develop the Beijing section of the Great Wall, proposing that by 2035 the structure and its ancillary buildings should be free of danger. At national level, the central authorities announced a plan in December 2019 to establish …

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall
2 years, 5 months ago

Museum face-lift to offer new perspective of Great Wall

China Daily  

Mist lingers over the Great Wall in Miyun district, Beijing, and Luanping county, Hebei province. To offer a new perspective of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the China Great Wall Museum, which stands at the foot of the structure's Badaling section in Yanqing district, Beijing, is being given a major face-lift. Built in 1994, it is a third-grade national museum …

The virtual Wall rescue
2 years, 6 months ago

The virtual Wall rescue

China Daily  

A view of the Great Wall's Xipanjiakou site in Qianxi county, Tangshan, Hebei province. Great Wall E-tour, co-produced by the China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation and internet giant Tencent, among others, went online on June 11 to mark the annual national Cultural and Natural Heritage Day. Around 50,000 high-definition pictures of the Xipanjiakou site in the Xifengkou section of …

The virtual Wall rescue
2 years, 6 months ago

The virtual Wall rescue

China Daily  

A view of the Great Wall's Xipanjiakou site in Qianxi county, Tangshan, Hebei province. Great Wall E-tour, co-produced by the China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation and internet giant Tencent, among others, went online on June 11 to mark the annual national Cultural and Natural Heritage Day. Around 50,000 high-definition pictures of the Xipanjiakou site in the Xifengkou section of …

NW China province steps up efforts to protect Great Wall
4 years, 1 month ago

NW China province steps up efforts to protect Great Wall

China Daily  

Jiayuguan Pass, located 6 km southwest of Jiayuguan in Gansu, makes up the Great Wall's western end, which stretches to the eastern end at Shanhaiguan Pass on the shores of North China's Bohai Bay. Northwest China's Gansu province will initiate a conservation plan for the Great Wall, according to the Gansu Provincial Administration of Cultural Heritage. "The conservation plan has …

What pandemic? Crowds swarm the Great Wall of China as travel surges during holiday week
4 years, 2 months ago

What pandemic? Crowds swarm the Great Wall of China as travel surges during holiday week

CNN  

CNN — The scene at the Great Wall of China this past week would have been unthinkable just months ago. It’s Golden Week – an eight-day national holiday, one of China’s busiest annual travel periods, and a major test for the country as it emerges from the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier guidelines on the Great Wall website reminded tourists to wear …

China Warns Tourists Against Climbing 'Wild Great Wall', Will Fine Those Who Defy Orders
4 years, 2 months ago

China Warns Tourists Against Climbing 'Wild Great Wall', Will Fine Those Who Defy Orders

News 18  

As China approaches the busiest holiday season, Beijing authorities have warned that it will punish those who plan to climb the “wild Great Wall”. Beijing reminded the public that trespassers on these parts of the Great Wall could be fined between 200 and 30,000 yuan It will also be stepping up security, with a Beijing Daily report saying that all …

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