Badaling Great Wall

Badaling Great Wall is one of the most famous sections of the Great Wall, situated in Yanqing County, over 70 kilometres north of Beijing. It is the most well-preserved section of the Wall, built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). With an average altitude of over 1,000 meters (3,282 feet), it is a defensive outpost of the Great Wall occupying a commanding strategic position. The steep slope and the tortuous roads made it a military stronghold. In Chinese, "Bada" means it stretches in all directions, which means the pass will lead roads to places in different directions.

In 1988, it was enlisted in the World Cultural Heritage Directory by UNESCO. July 7, 2007 it gained the worldwide reputation: listed among the New Seven Wonders of the World. The landscape surrounding Badaling Great Wall changes every season with the variety and beauty of scenery sure to catch your attention whatever season you visit. In spring, you may see a sunlit and enchanting scene with the valley covered with shades of green. When the rain comes of the mountains, the vista will look limitless with all boundaries lost in the haze. In autumn, the sky is cloudless and a brilliant blue, while the maple forest seems dyed in gold. Snow covers the whole scene in winter, making an enchanted scene.