Beijing · BADALING GREAT WALL TOURS
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Badaling is the closest and most accessible stretch of the wall, fully restored and reached by the shortest drive from the city. Ranked below are the best Badaling tours from Beijing: which pair it with the Ming Tombs, whether the cable car is included, group sizes and prices.
Climb Badaling Great Wall and visit Changling Ming Tombs in one day with lunch, tickets, and Beijing hotel pickup for $87.
“Jenny is the best! Great information, friendly and helpful. A true professional. We really enjoyed the Great Wall experience and Jenny helped us with a map and directions for some added activities after the tour.”
Beijing essentials in one day: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall with pickup, lunch, and jade shopping for $99.
“Lots of sales pitches for jade, tea and Chinese medicine. Also cash needed for cable car and tips . Otherwise it was a very good trip”
VIP fast-pass Great Wall tour from Beijing with private pickup, included tickets, and free time on Mutianyu, Badaling, or a quieter section.
“Best money ever spent! Our guide Cindy was amazing and so knowledgeable. We were picked up from hotel at 7am sharp and quickly taken to our private car with Driver Li who had prepared water and snacks. Leaving early in the morning meant we skipped all the traffic, and got VIP access straight to the Great Wall park. We were among the first there and Cindy helped us take the best pictures ever with literallly nobody in the background. There was plenty of alone time as well to explore the section of the wall, and Cindy did us a favor by dropping us off at another city center location after…”
Badaling Ancient Great Wall day trip from Beijing with an English guide and skip ticket lines on a quieter section for $22. 8 hours.
“The day trip was amazing, our guide Elan was absolutely fabulous, she helped us with the tickets and with all the information we needed - Elan thank you so much for making this a perfect trip for me and my wife. I would highly recommend the Badaling Great wall Bus Tour, 100% worth the money and time.”
Badaling Great Wall day or night tickets with line-saving entry, cable car options, and a light-show performance package.
“Could've gone for free. Nobody was checking my ticket/barcode. Ended up paying for round trip cable car tickets once I got to the entrance which cost under £20.”
Private door-to-door transfer to Badaling Great Wall with VIP skip-the-line access, optional guide for Ming Tombs or Summer Palace.
“I booked the service Saturday evening at 8pm and I was not sure if they will be able to accommodate me for a trip to the great wall the next morning at 7am. I arrived at the lobby of my hotel at 6.45am and my driver was already waiting for me. Tian Wei advised me on the options I have for the trip. We arrived at the great wall before thr big queues and there was no traffic. Tian purchased my ticket and guided me all the way to the top of the wall. Absolutely amazing service. Such a genuine and kind person. He also took photos for me. I…”
Private day trip in Beijing pairing Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall with Panda House at the zoo, plus lunch and door-to-door pickup.
“What a great tour. The guide kevin was amazing. Informative and got us in and out of areas so smoothly.”
Full-day BusDa Great Wall tour: Ancient Badaling + restored Badaling. Air-conditioned bus, English guide, tickets, pickup.
“This was our 2nd tour in Beijing and it was amazing. Our guide was Jackie Chan (English name after the actor) and he was very knowledgeable and very nice. He knew exactly what we wanted to do, and showed us some great spots around the wall. The summer palace was really beautiful as well.”
Private car to either Badaling or Mutianyu Great Wall with English support, included tickets, and flexible timing to dodge crowds.
“Firstly, from booking to actual visit to the Great wall on 2 May 2025, Linda had been so helpful to advise on the trip, as it was a major holiday in China, with big crowds at the attractions. Linda assisted in getting the visits planned very well and get an English speaking taxi driver, Lilian. Lillian picked us up on time and assisted in getting us to enjoy the Great Wall! Liliian was also very helpful in bringing us to a traditional Chinese restaurant to try their specialities. It was a very , very good visit with Linda's and Lillian's guidance and assistance! Thank You!”
Nighttime Badaling Great Wall ticket with a 7:20 PM light show, traditional performances, and limited tower access, May to September.
“Wonderful experience ! I took only the ticket as a solo traveler but they still help me a lot on WhatsApp to find the entrance. The spectacle was unforgettable. Just few people were coming to see the show so it’s like you are having the Great Wall almost for you. I really recommend!!”
Direct bus day trip to Badaling Great Wall from Beijing with bilingual guide, passport-swipe entry, and 3 hours to hike.
“Le grand problème étant que nous avons quasiment pas eu d‘information en anglais et une fois sur place on nous a expliqué quoi faire mais on a été lâché dans une marée humaine. C‘est vraiment la grosse industrie à Badaling c‘est saturé de monde on se marche presque dessus. Il faut vraiment marché un bon moment dans la muraille afin de trouver des endroits qui ne sont pas saturés du monde. Donc la muraille très très beau et un Must do mais en revanche choisir un autre endroit que Badaling et peut-être une autre entreprise afin que le guide puisse fournir toutes les informations concernant le mur.”
Pre-book your Badaling Great Wall entry to beat the gate headache, with optional cable car rides and time flexibility for a self-led visit.
“everything was wonderful! Easy ticket booking, just go there with your passport (preferably by express train) and admire a wonder of the world”
