Originally Posted by
Ben Ell
I've heard that Simatai is closed for rebuilding, which now raises and interesting question.
Seeing that you can't go Jinshaling to Simatai, which would be the better way to spend a day. The Jinshanling section only, or the Mutianyu section?
Better being a balance of spectacularness and less people.
I was thinking of jumping a bus-tour (as I'm travelling on my lonesome) rather than a driver. Any reasons why this wouldn't be a good idea (apart from loss of flexibility, which it makes up for with less cost)? Anyone done a day-trip bus tour before and know a company worth recommending?
Thanks^
Why limit your options to those when so many sections are accessible from Beijing? In any case, I agree that renting a car for the day is overkill for solo travelers. You might want to look into taking public transit to Huanghuacheng and perhaps sharing a taxi back with people you meet there.