Badaling Great Wall Day Trip from Beijing with Entry Ticket & Round-Trip Transfers





Duration
Guided tour
Transfers available
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Make visiting Badaling simple with a full-day trip that includes round-trip AC coach travel from central Beijing and tickets handled ahead of time.
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An expert English-speaking guide brings the Great Wall to life with stories, while your Badaling entry is arranged and you arrive ready to explore.
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Enjoy around two to three hours at Badaling to hike along the wall or choose the cable car at your own expense, reaching watchtowers above the hills.
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Pause on the stone ramparts to see the wall sweep over distant ridgelines and valleys, giving you a sense of its scale, effort, and strategic views.
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Choose round-trip AC coach from Beijing or a private 5 or 7 seater charter that includes hotel pickup and drop-off within Fifth Ring Road.
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Pick options that add entry to Summer Palace and Yuanmingyuan Park, or include the on-site Great Wall Museum plus Bird's Nest and Water Cube views.
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Entry to Badaling Great Wall
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Expert local guide in English
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Free time on the wall
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Private 5-seater or 7-seater vehicle charter [as per option selected]
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Hotel pickup and drop-off within Beijing Fifth Ring Road [as per option selected]
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Round-trip AC coach transfers [as per option selected]
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Entry to Summer Palace and Yuanmingyuan Park [as per option selected]
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On-site Great Wall Museum access [as per option selected]
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Pass by Bird's Nest and Water Cube [as per option selected]
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Gratuities
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Lunch
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Child safety seat
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Round-trip cable car at Badaling Great Wall
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Traditional Beijing performance within the scenic area
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- TOTAL DURATION7 hours - 7 hours 30 minutesMODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minivan
Start pointHotel pickup or meet-up in Beijing
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1. Badaling Great Wall
Explore the Badaling Great Wall at your own pace. Walk along its historic stone ramparts, climb the watchtowers, and take in views of the surrounding mountains. With around four hours at the attraction, you have plenty of time to explore without rushing between sights. Entry to Badaling is included.

2. Lunch

3. Summer Palace & Yuanmingyuan Park (Private tour option)
End pointHotel pickup or meet-up in Beijing
Get directionYour ending point would be same as your start point
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Visit Badaling Great Wall from Beijing with an English-speaking guide, free time on the wall, and your choice of private charter or round-trip AC coach transfers.
Getting started
Choose your preferred way to reach Badaling Great Wall from Beijing. Depending on your selected option, travel by round-trip AC coach or a private 5- or 7-seater vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off within Beijing's Fifth Ring Road. Meet your English-speaking guide and set off toward Badaling, with your entry arranged as part of the experience.
What to expect
Badaling Great Wall
Badaling is one of the best-preserved and most accessible sections of the Great Wall of China, winding through the mountains north of Beijing. Once inside, enjoy around two to three hours of free time to explore the stone ramparts, climb watchtowers, and take in views across the surrounding ridgelines and valleys.
Features
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Entry to Badaling Great Wall is included, so you can head into the attraction without arranging separate admission.
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An expert local guide in English accompanies you during the experience, sharing insights into the Great Wall and its history.
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Free time on the wall gives you the flexibility to explore at your own pace, whether you want to walk along the ramparts or spend time taking in the mountain scenery.
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Choose between round-trip AC coach transfers or a private 5- or 7-seater vehicle charter, depending on the option selected.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off within Beijing's Fifth Ring Road are included with the applicable private charter option.
Optional additions
Depending on the option you select, extend your day beyond Badaling with additional Beijing sights and inclusions.
Features
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Select an option that includes entry to the Summer Palace and Yuanmingyuan Park for more time exploring Beijing's historic gardens and royal landmarks.
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Some options also include on-site access to the Great Wall Museum, giving you a closer look at the history and heritage of the fortification.
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Choose the applicable coach option to pass by Beijing's Bird's Nest and Water Cube, two distinctive landmarks from the city's Olympic era.
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The exact attractions, transport, and inclusions vary by option, so check your selected ticket before booking.
Wrapping up
After exploring Badaling Great Wall, return to Beijing by your selected transport option. If your booking includes additional attractions, continue to the Summer Palace and Yuanmingyuan Park or take in the Great Wall Museum and Olympic landmarks along the way. Your day ends with drop-off at your Beijing hotel when included in your selected private charter option.
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
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Refunds: No partial refunds are provided for this tour.
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Guide contact: The tour guide will contact you the night before the tour.
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Phone contact: Please keep your phone accessible so your guide can reach you.
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Missed contact: If you are not contacted by 10:30 PM, please call the emergency number or message online support.
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Timing accuracy: All times listed use local time and may change due to weather, traffic, or other factors.
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Weekday schedule: Itinerary times are based on weekdays and may differ on holidays.
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Weather and seasons: Seasonal weather or road closures may change the meeting time or location.
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Summer crowds: Increased visitors in summer may affect meeting times and traffic.
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Meeting point changes: The meeting time and place may be adjusted due to policy-related road closures.
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Coach drop-off: The shared coach tour ends near the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.
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Post-tour time: After the tour, you can take night photos of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.
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Nearby transport: Subway Line 8 and Line 10 stations are close to the tour end point.
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Return on your own: After visiting the Bird's Nest area, you will make your way back on your own.
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Personal items: Please take all personal belongings with you before getting off the bus.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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