The Great Wall (Badaling Section)

Went here in 2002 as part of a group tour. Man if I have anything to say about organized group tours to these types of places - it's don't. But I digress. The Great Wall is certainly impressive, but there was something that felt a bit like a let down to go to the wall and to see it, well, so well preserved. That's because they've put in a lot of restoration work to this section, with the end effect of making the whole thing look new. I've since found out that other areas of the Great Wall - such as the Simatai Section for instance - to be far better to visit for both authenticity and experience. That all said it was impressive to walk along the walls, imagine the work it must have been for the labourers to actually build it, and to scale the giant and uneven steps up the slope. Worth a visit if you don't have time to go to any of the other sections.

The Great Wall of China is one of man's greatest architecture wonders...you have got to go and climb up the walls to appreciate the wonders of it. No picture can do justice to the feeling of being on top of the Great Wall and looking at the beautiful surroundings. But try to ignore the millons of tourist who are jostling around you.

It is a very steep climb and in summer unbearably hot. The hawkers hit hard early and the prices drop if you are patient to very low levels. The steepness makes the wall's construction more impressive.

We had perfect weather the day we went to the Great Wall. The section we went to had a bear sanctuary and a little fun sliding car ride that took you to the top of the wall. It was a great experience.

The Great Wall of China was such a great experience. Just to be so high and see the incredible view on either side. The walk is not always easy, but worth the effort. It's a must see.

We walked 10km along the wall. Some parts of the wall were very steep and the stairs were very corroded. But it was fantastic!!! And before you know it, you are at the end:)

Easy to get there from beijing, when you have only short time in this area, after 1/2 hour hiking one direction ,it gets more quiet.

Even you will feel very~~~ very tired. Especially the nearly 75 degree slope. But, the view worth Billion dollor.

Massively impressive and intense to walk up on because of steep steps. Neverless, still worth the sweat to climb up it.

great experience hated going up on the ski lift but had to be done! loved coming down on the tobogans it was great!

is there anything so massive? Avoid the touristic belt and go off to the more remote areas of the wall.

The most touristy part of the great wall, but you've got to see it no matter what.

This was one of the most AMAZING days of my life. I loved visiting the Great Wall!!!

The Great Wall of China is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's amazing, go see it!

Amazing view! and its really just phenomenal to see that wall in real life!

It was breath taking. I could not believe I was actually there.

You have to see it with your own eyes to believe it's real.

Can never miss this place. It's the phenomenon of mankind.

Lots of fun and a great hike, although not an easy one. 

A bit crowded but an amazing place to visit !

Just amazing - see mountains and The Great Wall...

It has the greatest views and a tobogain down