Guided Tours

Badaling Great Wall Entry Tickets

Lock in Badaling Great Wall entry in advance for popular dates, with tickets issued under your name and a timed AM or PM entry slot at a site that caps visitor numbers each day.

Use your mobile voucher at Badaling and present your passport for real-name entry, then enter the site and begin your visit after the gate.

Allow 3 to 5 hours to explore the Badaling section and watch the scenery change from spring flowers to summer greens, autumn hues, and winter snow.

Plan your walk around non-holiday dates to avoid peak crowds, pause for photos and breaks as needed, and leave when you are ready to head back.

Upgrade for private round-trip transfers, concierge service at the gate, VIP fast pass, parking shuttle, and skipping queues at the cable car booths.

Pick from cable car or South Line funicular round-trips, and even night visit options to shape the climb to your style.

Entry to Badaling Great Wall

Timed AM or PM entry slot

Great Wall Express VIP fast pass [as per option selected]

Skip queuing at cable car booths [as per option selected]

Concierge or butler service at gate [as per option selected]

Private round-trip transfers from Beijing hotel [as per option selected]

South Line funicular round-trip [as per option selected]

Round-trip cable car or funicular [as per option selected]

Parking lot shuttle [as per option selected]

Meals

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Explore Badaling Great Wall with flexible access options, from VIP fast-track entry to private round-trip transfers and cable car choices.

Getting started

On the day of your visit, use your mobile voucher and passport, if required, for real-name entry at the Badaling Great Wall gate. Your selected timed AM or PM entry slot helps regulate crowds during peak periods. Once inside, follow signs to the North Line cable car or South Line funicular area, or head directly to the walking paths, depending on the option you booked.

What to expect

Badaling Great Wall

Badaling is one of the best-known sections of the Great Wall of China and is suitable for all ages. The site is open year-round, with scenery that shifts from spring flowers to summer greenery, autumn colors, and winter snow.

Features

With the Entry Tickets + Private Hotel Transfers, Funicular and VIP Fast Pass option, you have private round-trip transfers from your Beijing hotel, a South Line funicular round-trip, concierge or butler service at the gate, a Great Wall Express VIP fast pass, and a parking lot shuttle for internal transport. This combination is designed to reduce waiting and simplify on-site navigation.

Choosing the Entry Tickets + Round-Trip Cable Car or Funicular Transport option gives you a round-trip cable car or funicular, and you skip queuing at cable car booths by using your prebooked access. This is described as best for families, seniors, and limited-mobility guests in the source information.

With the Standard Entry Tickets with Real-Name Access and Timed Slots, you receive a mobile voucher with instant confirmation, use your passport for real-name entry, and may have a timed AM or PM entry slot during peak season when a daily cap of 65,000 visitors applies. This structure helps manage crowds and keeps flow through the site more predictable.

For all variants, you gain entry to Badaling Great Wall and can plan around the recommended sightseeing time of 3 to 5 hours within the general opening hours of 06:30 to 17:00 and 18:30 to 21:30. Some sections, such as Hero's Slope, may be closed at times, and free luggage storage is available at the security checkpoint.

Wrapping up

When you finish exploring, you can use any included parking lot shuttle, cable car, or South Line funicular ride back to the base as per your chosen option, then meet your private round-trip transfers or depart independently. Meals are not included, so you can decide when and where to eat after leaving the Badaling Great Wall area.

What to bring

Ticket or voucher: Bring your mobile voucher or booking confirmation for entry and ticket collection where required.

Passport: Carry your passport, as real-name entry is required for some ticket options.

What’s not allowed

Smoking: Do not smoke anywhere in the Badaling Great Wall area, as smoking is strictly prohibited and fines may apply.

Additional information

Age suitability: This experience is suitable for all ages, though some packages may have group size limits.

Opening hours: Plan your visit within opening hours of 06:30–17:00 and 18:30–21:30.

Recommended duration: Allow around 3–5 hours to explore the Badaling Great Wall area.

Seasonality: The site is open year-round, and scenery changes with each season.

Crowds: Expect crowds during peak season and holidays, and visit on non-holidays for a calmer experience.

Timed entry: Be aware that timed AM or PM entry slots may apply during peak season.

Daily visitor cap: Remember that daily capacity is limited to 65,000 visitors, so advance booking is advised.

Luggage storage: Use the free luggage storage available at the security checkpoint if needed.

Ticket handling: Note that some packages require ticket collection on-site or use with a group service.

Refundability: Understand that some combo tickets and packages are non-refundable.

Cable car operations: Keep in mind that cable car maintenance takes place every Tuesday.

Section closures: Be prepared for occasional closures of some sections, such as Hero's Slope.

Hanfu experience: Make a reservation in advance if you want to join the Hanfu styling experience.

Transfers and shuttles: If you select options with shuttles or transfers, you must meet the group to use these services.

Night tour options: If you select night tour tickets, check that your visit time matches the evening opening hours.

Guide service: If you select the private English guide, remember that the admission ticket is not included in that service.

Express or VIP perks: If you select options with Great Wall Express or VIP fast pass, you will enjoy special entry benefits at the gate.

Cableway or funicular: If you select cable car or funicular options, you can skip queuing at the on-site cable car booths.

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.