This is Badaling, the most visited and best preserved sector of the Great Wall of China

You should know that the most visited sector of the Gran Muralla China from Pekin is known as Badaling.

In fact, most of the trips organized by agencies They take tourists to this area, as was the case in my case, since it is also the first sector of the Big Wall which was opened to visitors.

When you arrive to Badaling on the highway from BeijingThe view really is impressive.

Built this sector during the dynasty Ming, around the year 1500, you arrive at the site of the Big Wall passing through the so-called Badaling Pass and you will find two sections of fortification, the This and West.

Badaling, best preserved area of ​​the Great Wall of China

El Badaling sector shows the best preserved area of ​​the Great Wall of China.

Running through a mountainous area between 700 and 1.000 meters high, the walls have an average height of seven meters, and in some areas they reach a width of five meters at the top.

The wall was designed with great width to allow the Wall of China They were horse soldiers.

It's on the side This of the sector of Badaling and where Big Wall It reaches a greater height, placing a watchtower at the top of the mountain.

This section can be accessed using a cableway that leaves visitors in the middle of the mountain.

What areas to visit in Badaling

To make your visit, you have to choose the specific section you want to visit, as there are two parallel sections that ascend through two different places on the mountain.

In the section West The slope is steeper, but you also reach the watchtowers earlier from which you can have great views. panoramic views of the Great Wall.

Specifically from your section This, which you will see in front, as well as the military compound at the base of it.

What is the duration of the Badaling visit?

Un tour of the Great Wall of China in the Badaling sector It can take you between two or three hours, which due to its good conservation and the width of the wall, is considered the most comfortable sector to visit.

It can be seen as an inconvenience that there are many tourists, but I can assure you that in no case does it prevent you from enjoying this visit and, in addition, the good conservation of the wall ensures truly impressive views.

How to go by train to the Great Wall in Badaling

In addition to going on the highway, since August 2008 you can also ir by train from Beijing to the Great Wall in Badaling.

For this you have to take the Beijing Intercity Railway, specifically line S2, which joins the Beijing North Railway Station with the station yanqing, from which you access the Great Wall in Badaling.

Tour in Spanish to the Great Wall of China

Yes to do this essential excursion from Beijing, instead of going on your own, you prefer to go with the help of a guide, you can sign up for a Tour in Spanish to the Great Wall of China.

This is an excursion that takes place in private group from three people, for which you have the possibility of choosing Which sector of the Great Wall do you want to visit?.

On the tour you will be accompanied by a guide in spanish and it will take you between 8 and 14 hours depending on the sector chosen.

Here you have all the information about this tour in Spanish to the Great Wall.

How to get to Badaling from Beijing

The sector Badaling It is located 75 kilometers northwest of the city of Pekin, and by car you will arrive in just under an hour and a half.