🏯 The Great Wall: Badaling
Ming Dynasty section near Beijing, UNESCO World Heritage Site
📋 Fast Facts
- Located 80 kilometers northwest of Beijing
- Built during the Ming Dynasty in the 16th century
- Stretches approximately 7.5 kilometers through mountainous terrain
- UNESCO World Heritage Site designation as part of the Great Wall of China
Badaling is one of the most visited and best-preserved sections of the Great Wall of China. Built during the Ming Dynasty in the 16th century, it served as a critical defensive fortification guarding the Juyongguan Pass and the approaches to Beijing. The section exemplifies Ming-era construction techniques and remains substantially intact compared to many other wall segments ...