Great Wall at Badaling,

Located 60 kilometers from the city proper, this is the main section of the Wall featured on all tour routes. It is the most heavily renovated, convenient, commercialized and crowded section. Centered at Wong Cheng, it extends southward to the highest point Haohanpo (heroes slope) and northward to Shierlou (twelve buildings), with a total length of approximately 5,700metres, of which 3,700 meters is open to the public and 2,000 meters for night viewing. There are cable cars to help visitors reach the top. The tourist area also includes a Great Wall Museum and a Cinerama cinema.