As per Mao’s saying, to be a man one has to visit the Great Wall once in a lifetime. Badaling section is quite commercial but well located if you want to visit from Beijing downtown. I recommend to walk on the left section of the wall which is far less buys than the right side.
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Finally made it up the great wall of China with this fantastic group of ppl, what a majestic sight.
Vivian Dawson錦榮
The three trips to the Great Wall are in different seasons, the first time is winter, the second time is autumn, and the third time is summer, the scenery is different. There is no doubt that it is the must-see attraction in Beijing.👍🏻😍
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netsten
The Great Wall of China left us speechless. It’s definitely one of the most impressive places we’ve seen in the entire world.
Blanca + Albert
Visiting Badaling during autumn is an amazingly exciting thing. Beautiful natural scenery with colorful colors and rows of great walls that are amazing like a dragon's body swerving on a wide hill. Access to this place is not difficult, many public transportation can be used. In addition to presenting a beautiful view, here are also sold a variety of foods, so no need to worry if you feel hungry on the hill.
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Introduction
The Great Wall of Badaling in Yanqing, Beijing, is a pass for the Ming Great Wall. As the saying goes, "you are not a hero until you reach the Great Wall". Most locals take this spot to be the start of the ascent of the Great Wall. The Badaling Great Wall is the best-preserved and most complete section among the various great walls in Beijing. The total length of this sectionn is 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) with 43 watchtowers, however only 2.3 miles (3.74 kilometers) and 19 watchtowers have been restored and opened to visitors. Compared with other sections, most stairs are not very steep and they are equipped with handrails, so it is a relatively easier climb.
As per Mao’s saying, to be a man one has to visit the Great Wall once in a lifetime. Badaling section is quite commercial but well located if you want to visit from Beijing downtown. I recommend to walk on the left section of the wall which is far less buys than the right side.
it was awesome to be able to climb the wonders of the world
Going to the Badaling Greatwall is one of my favorite weekend get aways. It’s easy to get there via the subway and train. It’s refreshing to walk there.....best to go there on weekdays though. Will definitely go there again and not only once.....but countless times while I am here in Beijing.
I visited the Great Wall December 30 2020. it was -12 degrees and windy. Due to the weather it was incredibly quiet which was magnificent but it was not pleasant feeling so cold. The wall is not a walk it is a climb. There are some very steep sections and the stairs can be a little daunting if you’re afraid of heights. standing at the top of the 8th tower is something special, looking into the distance at how far it stretches and the fact that people made this huge structure is mind blowing. I feel very accomplished for climbing the wall in the conditions I faced but I’m not sure I would recommend going during the same weather conditions but definitely make an effort to visit. Be sure to book online and it is much easier to get a didi to the wall as I tried getting the train to find I had no idea which train to take.
It is a beautiful destination, but I recommend going when it isn't tourist season. The best time to go is in the winter, around the beginning of December, while children are still in school and it is not too cold during the daytime. Otherwise you'll only see people and not the Great Wall. 人上人海 😅