Badaling
八达岭 · Badaling
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Badaling1:49
Welcome to Badaling, the most famous and meticulously preserved section of the Great Wall of China. As a scholar of defensive architecture, I find Badaling to be the ultimate expression of the Ming Dynasty's military engineering…
Listen in the app2The High-Speed Approach: Journey from Qinghe1:39
Our journey begins not at the wall itself, but at the Qinghe Railway Station in Beijing. Modern technology has transformed the experience of reaching Badaling. …
Listen in the app3The Cable Car Ascent: A Bird's-Eye Perspective1:40
For many visitors, the best way to start the exploration is by taking the cable car. For a fee of approximately 140 RMB return, you can 'bite the bullet' and take the easy way to one of the wall's highest points. …
Listen in the app4The Hero's Slope: Reaching the Highest Peak1:36
We now arrive at the most famous spot on the Badaling section: the 'Hero's Slope' or Haohan Bei. This is the destination for many visitors seeking to prove their fitness and resolve. …
Listen in the app5The Night Wall: A Cyberpunk Performance1:37
As the sun sets, a new way to experience Badaling emerges: the Night Tour. This is a relatively new and highly recommended experience that transforms the wall into an 'immersive' stage. …
Listen in the app6North vs. South Towers: Choosing Your Route1:32
When you arrive at the main pass, you have a choice: head north or south. The North side is generally more popular and features the 'Hero's Slope' and the cable car. …
Listen in the app7Strategic Military Pass: Echoes of the Ming1:43
Finally, we return to the central bastion, the heart of the Badaling military pass. This is where the strategic importance of the site is most visible. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:24
As we conclude our journey at Badaling, we stand once more on the ramparts, watching the sun disappear over the horizon. The Great Wall of China is more than just a wall; it is a 'mind-blowing' testament to human ambition and the…
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What is Badaling?
Badaling is a place in Badaling with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Badaling |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 00 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.3543, 116.0065 |
| Last updated |
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