Crowds of tourists walking the steep sections of the Great Wall of China as it twists and turns on the mountain tops at Badaling

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Badaling Great Wall is situated in Yanqing County, over 70 kilometers (43 miles) north of Beijing. It is the most well-preserved section of the Great Wall, built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In 1957 it was the first section of the wall to open to tourists. Now visited annually by millions, the immediate area has seen significant development, including hotels, restaurants, and a cable car.

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Location: The Great Wall of China, Beijing, Badaling, China
Photo credit: © George Brice / Alamy / Afripics
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