Badaling Great Wall

One of the best-preserved sections of the Ming Great Wall, built along the ridges with open views, rewarding climbers with sweeping mountain scenery.

📍 Beijing ⭐ 5A 🧭 In-city 🚗 ~70 km, ~1.5 h drive

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Located in Beijing's Yanqing District, Badaling is a key pass of the Ming Great Wall, its walls winding along the ridges with well-preserved battlements and watchtowers.

The site is well equipped, with cable cars and toboggans for getting up and down; in spring and autumn the surrounding forests turn brilliant colors, making it ideal for hiking and photography.

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