The Great Wall
One of a number of small guesthouses in Huanghua Cheng. Most are on the river side of the road, but this place, accessed via steps on your left just before the Wall, clings to the hill on the other side and offers fine views of the Wall. Rooms are basic but clean and sleep three to four people.
No English is spoken, but the restaurant, with terrace seating, has an English menu. Nonguests can access the Great Wall behind the hotel by paying a fee (¥10) to the owner.
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