Thursday, June 3, 2010

CN-204603

I've got this chinese official card today. A nice view of the Great Wall at Badaling.


CN-204603, sent by Helen.
"Badaling is the site of the most visited section of the Great Wall of China, approximately 50 miles (80 km) northwest of urban Beijing. The portion of the wall running through the site was built during the Mong Dynasty, along with a military outpost reflecting the location's strategic importance. The highest point of Badaling is Beibalou, approximately 0.63 miles (1,015 m) above sea level.

The portion of the wall at Badaling has undergone heavy restoration, and 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. The recently completed Badaling Expressway connects Badaling with central Beijing." - in: wikipedia

1 comment:

pinuccia said...

This is absolutely the best "Great Wall of China" card I have seen. So beautiful...