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The Winding Badaling Great Wall(5882)

Photo of The Winding Badaling Great Wall(5882)

© 2004 Chris Gregerson

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Extending for 4.8 km along rolling mountains, the Badaling section of the Great Wall has 19 watchtowers used to protect the city against attack in ancient times, giving Badaling the name meaning 'key to the north gate'. (date: 2004-10-04)