FamxplorGreat Wall at Badaling
What to expect
The Great Wall at Badaling is a popular tourist destination and a significant historical site in China. It is the most visited section of the Great Wall, with millions of visitors annually. The wall was built in 1504 during the Ming Dynasty to protect the Juyongguan Pass and the city of Beijing. The site has undergone restoration and development, with hotels, restaurants, and a cable car. The wall is also notable for its strategic importance, with a high point of 1,015 meters above sea level. Many world leaders have visited the site, including President Richard Nixon and Margaret Thatcher. The area offers various amenities, including a funicular, shuttle bus, and gondola lift, making it accessible for families to visit
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Great Wall of Badaling with children – tips on how to have the wall to yourself
Activities: We went to the Great Wall at Badaling. We took the train from Beijing North Railway Station. We arrived around 4 pm and had the wall almost to ourselves! "We are two hours on the wall" and watched the sunset
Highlights: It was amazing to have the Great Wall almost to ourselves! The views of the landscape were wonderful, "the sunset was unique". We could walk around without the crowds. The train journey was easy and cheap ✨