Health and Safety—Great Wall Travel Guide and Tips
1. Please inquire about the weather condition before traveling. Do not visit the wall on rainy days. In case it rains while you are on the wall, do not use cell phone, broadcast or any other communication equipment. Turn their power off and take shelter in a beacon tower to Carry an umbrella to protect you from the sun as well as potential rainfall.
2. Anoint yourself with some sunscreen and wear sunglasses to avoid the harm from strong ultraviolet radiation.
3. As it is always dry in spring, autumn and winter, moisturizer may be helpful to moisturize your skin.
4. It is quite windy in spring, autumn and winter, especially on the Great Wall due to its high altitude, so scarves can be warm and windproof to protect your face.
5. Do not be bold to climb the undeveloped sections where the areas are insecure or damaged, or you may injured by the breakage of the wall.
6. Carry some medicines such as remedies for cold, carsickness and some Band-Aids so that they are readily available should the need arise to avoid lightning strike.
Food and Drink: Your hike may last for 2-3 hours. Take some snacks along, while a good supply of water is necessary to avoid dehydration. These can be purchased on the Badaling section but at a possibly unexpected higher price. Remember, there are no sales on other sections of the Great Wall. However, do not drink too much water for there are no washrooms midway only those around the ticket office and the entrance.
