Badaling Great Wall

Local name八达岭
LocationYanqing District, China

Badaling is the site of the most visited section of the Great Wall of China, approximately 80 kilometers northwest of Beijing's city center, in Badaling Town, Yanqing District, Beijing municipality. The portion of the wall running through the site was built in 1504 during the Ming Dynasty, along with a military outpost reflecting the location's strategic importance. The highest point of Badaling is Beibalou, approximately 1,015 meters above sea level.

Badaling Great Wall was built in the Ming Dynasty to occupy a commanding and strategic position for protecting the Juyongguan Pass to its south, further protecting the city of Beijing.The portion of the wall at Badaling has undergone restoration, and in 1957, it was the first section of the wall to open to tourism. Now visited annually by millions, the immediate area has seen significant development, including hotels, restaurants, and a cable car.

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From Beijing: Return Bus Transfer to Badaling Great Wall from 12 USD
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Opening hours

6:40 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Admission

Apr 1 - Oct 31: CNY 45
Nov 1 - Mar 31: CNY 40

Cable Car:
CNY 40 (single way)
CNY 60 (round trip)

Tour length: 1.5h

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badaling

Official Website http://www.badalinggreatwall.com/

Address China

Coordinates 40°21'20.82" N 116°0'33.887" E

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From Beijing: Return Bus Transfer to Badaling Great Wall

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