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The Great Wall of China, built over centuries beginning in the 7th century BC, features thousands of staircases as it traverses mountainous terrain across northern China. The wall climbs steep ridges and mountains, necessitating numerous steep stone staircases, some with steps over a foot high. Popular tourist sections like Badaling, Mutianyu, and Jinshanling feature extensive stairways. The steepest sections can be extremely challenging, with some stairs reaching grades of 70 degrees or more. Walking the Great Wall provides both a strenuous physical workout and an immersion in ancient history. The staircases represent remarkable engineering achievements given the wall's age and remote locations.
