The old names of the Badaling Great Wall

Bei Men Suo Yao ( the key pass of the north )

The geographical location of the Badaling Pass is to the north of Juyong Pass. Known as the North Gate, the pass undoubtedly became the most strategic stronghold of the capital. Bei Men Suo Yao vividly describes its strong construction and military importance. According the records of Famous Generals in Five Dynasties, there is a story about Kou Zhun, the Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty. As a war party member, Prim Minister Kou Zhun was appointed to guard Beijing after Song and Liao governments reached an agreement in Chanyuan to cease-fire. A passing by Messenger of the Liao Dynasty asked Kou Zhun, ' distinguished as the prime minister of your government, why are here?' Kou Zhun replied, ' I am here to guard the strategic pass to assure the security of our country, and I'm by far the most suitable person'. After since, people would name the generals guarding the north as Bei Men Suo Yao.

Guan Gou Tian Xian (Natural Barrier of the Pass Valley )

In Yuan Dynasty, the Badaling Pass was named as North Gate, compared with South Gate. Along the road from South Gate to Badaling are all cliffs and precipitous mountains. Among them, there is a 20 kilometer-long valley, dotted with a rippling brook. Graceful in scenery, the valley is called the Pass Valley. The valley locates northwest to the strategic road leading to Beijing, and commands supreme importance of transportation and military defense. The Badaling Section is right on the highest point of the Pass Valley. A view from the pass dominates the Pass valley, which truly unveil its strategic significance. No wonder people in ancient times concluded as the following: It is the Badaling that constitutes the strategic importance of the Juyong Pass.

Er Long Suo Shan ( The scenic spot of 2 Dragons twining a mountain )

a splendid scenic spot, which is known as 2 Dragons Twining a Mountain, could be found along the meandering Great Wall. Visitors would all be fascinated by its superbview. The Great Wall takes good advantage of the precipitous cliff. Absorbing the cliff into its body, the Great Wall twists to its 2 flanks, which looks exactly like 2 dragons twining a mountain.

Attractions on Badaling Great Wall-Chadaocheng of the Badaling Section

Attractions on Badaling Great Wall-Ancient Cannons of the Great Wall

Attractions on Badaling Great Wall-The Scenic Spot of 2 Dragons Dallying With a Pearl

Attractions on Badaling Great Wall-The Terrace of dragon and Tiger

Attractions on Badaling Great Wall-Stone of Looking Back At Beijing

The Pass of the Badaling Section

The Origin of The Badaling Great Wall