Okay, I admit that I can't afford to go to Badaling, but the small Great Wall is also pretty good

Address🏠: Dachao Private Tickets🎫: Free Parking P: Free The scenic area was bustling with people and filled with small stalls. Since we had already eaten before going, we weren't very interested. The whole climbing process took about an hour, but since we were with an elderly person, we wandered around for about two hours. At two-thirty in the afternoon, we were ready to go down the mountain and head home, but unexpectedly, we got stuck halfway down because there were too many cars, and the road on the right was filled with parked cars. Actually, it was possible to drive up, as the parking lot above was slowly emptying out. If you plan to climb the small Great Wall in the next two days, I suggest going there after lunch when the traffic is not bad and there are not many people. Also, you can drive directly to the foot of the mountain. By the way, there's no need to bring too much food, after all, it's not a picnic. Climbing with heavy items is tiring, so it's recommended to just bring a bottle of water and some snacks. Playtime: The whole journey takes about 2 hours. We arrived at 3 pm, just in time to watch the sunset. Hiking route: From the parking lot, walk to the fire prevention center building, and the entrance to the mountain is right behind it. The path up the mountain is all stairs, which are relatively easy to walk on. You just keep going up, and after about 10 minutes, you'll reach the first platform where you can rest. Continue walking forward, and you'll pass several beacon towers, which you can't climb, but you can look at from below. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the summit. There's a pavilion at the top where you can rest, enjoy the view, and take photos. It's suggested to come in the evening to see the beautiful sunset. Going down the mountain is a bit harder than going up, as it's all stairs and quite steep, so be careful! It takes about 40 minutes to go down. Warm tips: There are no restrooms on the mountain, so it's advised to take care of that beforehand. The wind is quite strong at the summit, and the weather is cold now, so remember to bring a coat. Be sure to wear comfortable sports shoes, otherwise, your feet will be very uncomfortable when going down the mountain. You can bring some snacks and water to replenish energy.