JinShanLing
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Jin Shan Ling, a section of the Great Wall of China located in the mountainous area in RuanPing county 120 km northeast of Beijing. This section of the wall connects to Simatai section. It was built from 1570 during the Ming dynasty.
Jin Shan Ling Great Wall is 10.5 km long with over 5 passes, 67 towers and 2 beacon towers. The initial section of the wall has been restored to mint condition and it deteriorates the closer you get to Simatai. The entrance fee is 30 RMB, and if you are so inclined you can take a cable car to the highest point along the wall. If you continue on to Simatai you must pay an additional 40 RMB fee for the Simatai section and a 5 RMB fee to cross the suspension bridge.
