Badaling Ancient Great Wall
八达岭古长城
A semi-natural stretch of the Great Wall a few kilometers southwest of the main Badaling area. It has fewer visitors and rustic scenery, making it ideal for anyone who wants to avoid the crowds.
Badaling Ancient Great Wall lies a few kilometers southwest of the main Badaling scenic area. It belongs to the same Ming-dynasty defensive line as Badaling. Some sections retain their weathered appearance from before restoration. The wall rises and falls with the mountains, offering wide views, and the autumn foliage here is especially beautiful. It sees far fewer visitors than the main Badaling area, making it a good place for hiking and photography. Allow about 2 hours. You'll need to drive or take a taxi to the access point for climbing, and watch your step on the steep, slippery stairs.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00 (check the site)
Nearby sights
- Badaling Safari World
- Chadao Fortress
- Great Wall Museum of China
- Badaling Great Wall
- Juyongguan Great Wall
- Beijing Expo Park
- Yeyahu (Wild Duck Lake) National Wetland Park
- Liugou Village