Photographs show different viewpoints, dates and conditions. They do not establish current access to a particular route. Every image is credited below.
The Great Wall is not a continuous visitor attraction with a single standard experience. Sections differ in terrain, restoration, access and crowding. The wall's relationship with ridges is often its most striking feature. Look along its changes in direction and level, rather than judging the visit only by the distance walked.
Choose a permitted section that suits your mobility and transport. Do not use a dramatic photograph of an unrestored stretch as an access recommendation.