Badaling

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 (北八樓), approximately 1,015 meters (3,330 ft) above sea level.

[2] Now visited annually by millions, the immediate area has seen significant development, including hotels, restaurants, and a cable car.

It was here that President Richard Nixon and his wife, accompanied by Vice Premier Li Xiannian, visited on February 24, 1972, during his historic journey to China.

[4] Many other world leaders have made a trip to the site including Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev.

The Great Wall of China, Badaling Section
The Great Wall at Badaling
The scenery around Badaling from the Great Wall