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The 15 Best Badaling Great Wall Tours

42 tours  ·  from $11

Badaling is the closest section to Beijing and the busiest in the country. These 15 are compared on start time, because a nine oclock arrival and a midday arrival are two different experiences, plus what else the day picks up on the way back.

Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing - Badaling: the grand, crowded Great Wall stop
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Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

1.Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 731 reviews · from $87Our pick

Spend about eight hours visiting Badaling and Chang Ling from Beijing, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and transport included. Guides such as Jenny, Lisa, Michael Shi, Mary, and Lee have earned praise for clear explanations and practical help. Expect crowds, steep steps, and jade and tea shopping stops.

“Mary was very knowledgeable and explained everything to us, she sorted out everything for us with an excellent professionalism”

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Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square - Tiananmen Square: Beijing’s monumental opening
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Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

2.Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 609 reviews · from $99

Cover Beijing’s three essential sights in about nine hours with an English-speaking guide such as Lee, Jenny, Murphy, or Michael. Walk through Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, climb Badaling Great Wall, enjoy a Chinese lunch, and stop at Longdi Jade Factory. Central hotel pickup is included.

“Our tour guide Lee was very informative, he explained everything to us plus some extra background information about chinese culture. We also went to a tea making lesson/taster which was different and informative. Lunch was really nice and a large selection of options. Overall it was a brilliant day. We only had 1 day in Beijing and this tour covered everything we wanted to see and more”

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Beijing:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour with VIP Fast Pass - What the five-hour visit feels like
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Beijing:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour with VIP Fast Pass

3.Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour with VIP Fast Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 5 hours · from $118

Choose Mutianyu, Badaling, or a rougher original section of the Great Wall. Your private guide, including experienced hosts such as Sherry, Lucy, Cindy, or Lily, explains the site, helps with photos, and gives you free time to explore. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, and selected cable cars are included.

“This is the best tour for the Great Wall. We returned and this was our second time booking with our tour guide Cindy. A great company and the best tour guide to work with and see Beijing. They have great drivers and vehicles. Cindy is very knowledgeable and caring. They make sure you have a great day and tour.”

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Beijing: Badaling Ancient Great Wall of China Day Trips - The 90-minute ride from Beijing
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Beijing: Badaling Ancient Great Wall of China Day Trips

4.Badaling Ancient Great Wall of China Day Trips

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 208 reviews · 8 hours · from $22

Spend eight hours exploring Badaling’s restored and ancient wall sections with BusDa. Meet at Beitucheng Station or choose hotel pickup, then travel by coach or private car. English-speaking guides such as Amy, Evelyn, Betty, Lee, and Yoyo help with tickets, routes, history, and return transport.

“Betty did a great job and I really enjoyed the visit”

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Beijing: Badaling Great Wall Ticket with Day & Night Options - Picking the right version of the visit
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Beijing: Badaling Great Wall Ticket with Day & Night Options

5.Badaling Great Wall Ticket with Day & Night Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 94 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $20

Choose a self-guided Badaling ticket, cable car visit, daytime bus tour, or private outing. Night access adds illuminated walls, six cultural shows, and electronic music on selected dates. You receive an official PDF ticket separately and must bring your passport.

“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.”

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Beijing Private Transfer: Badaling Great Wall with VIP Past Pass - Six hours at the wall, or eight hours with an extra stop
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Beijing Private Transfer: Badaling Great Wall with VIP Past Pass

6.Beijing Private Transfer: Badaling Great Wall with VIP Past Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $54Top rated

Travel from your Beijing hotel or airport to Badaling in a private car, van, or coach. Your driver helps with entry and cable-car arrangements, while an optional guide such as Lucy, Lily, or Sun Zhisheng adds history and hiking help. Add the Ming Tombs or Summer Palace on the eight-hour plan.

“Our trip couldn’t have been easier - we were picked up right on time by our driver Sun who was very helpful and friendly. He drove us to the wall, helped us purchase our tickets and gave us some great advice! We couldn’t have done it without him. Thank you very much.”

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Beijing Private Tour:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall and Panda House - Starting with the Panda House
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Beijing Private Tour:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall and Panda House

7.Beijing Private Tour:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall and Panda House

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $159

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver, visiting Beijing’s Panda House and either Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall. The $159.80 price includes transport, entry tickets, lunch, bottled water, and your choice of cable car or ski lift and toboggan.

“Aurora was great, they even waited for me when I was running late. The vip line pass and tea ceremony was a nice plus, would highly recommend!”

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BusDa-Ancient Great Wall &Badaling Great Wall Full-day Bus Tour - Restored Badaling delivers the classic Great Wall view
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BusDa-Ancient Great Wall &Badaling Great Wall Full-day Bus Tour

8.BusDa-Ancient Great Wall &Badaling Great Wall Full-day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $23

Spend about eight hours visiting two very different Great Wall sections near Beijing. Walk the rugged Ancient Badaling Wall, then see restored watchtowers and broad paths at Badaling. Guides such as Aria, Lee, Betty, and Jackie Chan lead the tour, with bus transport and lunch depending on your booking option.

“We essentially overpaid just for transportation. A third-party company arranged the car, which created more confusion than if we had simply booked our own. We were under the impression we had paid for a private tour, only to be told later Read more”

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Beijing Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall Private Tour with Options - Picking the right English service
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Beijing Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall Private Tour with Options

9.Beijing Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall Private Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $104

Choose Mutianyu or Badaling and travel in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver or guide. Linda, Jessica, Angie, and other local staff can help shape your day, manage entry, suggest quieter times, and take photos. Expect 6 to 9 hours, with tickets and water included.

“The Great Wall has been on our bucket list for a while and this tour lived up to our dreams. Linda was our tour guide and driver for the Great Wall experience. She was excellent. 6 stars! She picked us up from our hotel at 8am and drove us to Read more”

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Beijing：Badaling Night Great Wall Ticket, Tour & Show - The 6:30 PM entry and the route between the Fourth Towers
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Beijing：Badaling Night Great Wall Ticket, Tour & Show

10.Beijing：Badaling Night Great Wall Ticket, Tour & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 47 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $45

Visit Badaling Great Wall between May and September, when evening temperatures are cooler and the North and South Fourth Towers glow after dark. Choose a ticket-only visit, a bus tour with an English-speaking guide, or private hotel transport. Guides such as Evelyn, Li, and Betty have helped visitors manage the evening smoothly.

“Jenny has managed the tour on tine with a precise information and kindness”

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From Beijing: Badaling Great Wall Bus Group Tour - Meeting at Beitucheng and starting the day
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From Beijing: Badaling Great Wall Bus Group Tour

11.Badaling Great Wall Bus Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 41 reviews · 8 hours · from $22

Meet near Beitucheng Station at 9:50 AM for a direct bus to Badaling. You get bilingual group support, passport-based entry arrangements, and about three hours to hike the wall. English guidance is more reliable when you book at least 24 hours ahead. Lunch and cable car rides cost extra.

“Nulla da dire sull'esperienza bellissima! Unica pecca: la guida nel bus ha dato tante informazioni in cinese e poche in inglese (se non di tipo logistico su quello che avremmo dovuto pagare per la funicolare ad esempio). Per il resto sicuramente vale la pena per qualità/prezzo!”

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Badaling Great Wall Admission Ticket - Reaching the ticket office and getting inside
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Badaling Great Wall Admission Ticket

12.Badaling Great Wall Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $11Best value

Book independent entry to Badaling Great Wall, explore at your own pace for roughly 2 to 6 hours, and add a one-way or round-trip cable car. There is no guide or transportation, and you may need to exchange an electronic voucher for a paper ticket before entering.

“The e tickets issued in this booking is pretty much useless. I still have to go to the ticket counter to exchange for a physical paper ticket. Badaling Great Wall entry system isn’t that advance yet, it only uses paper ticket entry, hence this Read more”

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Beijing: Badaling Great Wall Admission Ticket - Entering through Badaling’s two historic gates
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Beijing: Badaling Great Wall Admission Ticket

13.Badaling Great Wall Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 1 day · from $13

You receive admission to Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing District, north of Beijing. Bring your passport, confirm your name and passport number in advance, then explore the Ming Dynasty wall on foot. Cable cars and the slideway cost extra, and entry is split into morning and afternoon sessions.

“Everything worked smoothly and I would definitely recommend it! Getting tickets in advance is almost impossible for foreigners but this option made it possible”

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Full-Day Great Wall of Badaling - What the four-hour Badaling visit is really like
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Full-Day Great Wall of Badaling

14.Full-Day Great Wall of Badaling

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 29 reviews · from $110

Travel from Beijing to Badaling by air-conditioned coach, spend about four hours at the Great Wall, and return via Olympic Park sights. An English-speaking guide and entrance fee are included, but the CN¥100 cable car, food, and drinks cost extra. Guide quality and extra stops can vary.

“1. Our guide, Kylie, cannot speak English well. She can't understand simple questions like, 'What time can we have lunch?' or 'When can we go to the Great Wall?' She can only speak what she's programmed to speak and most of them are barely English words. 2. It seems lRead more”

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Beijing Private Tour to Badaling Great Wall and Longqing Gorge with Boat Ride - Starting from your Beijing hotel
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Beijing Private Tour to Badaling Great Wall and Longqing Gorge with Boat Ride

15.Beijing Private Tour to Badaling Great Wall and Longqing Gorge with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $236

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private guide and car visiting Badaling Great Wall and Longqing Gorge. Ride the Badaling cable car, take a boat through the gorge, and enjoy a local Chinese lunch. Guides such as Edward, Allen, Lucy, and Sophie tailor the pace and explain the sights in clear English.

“I don’t think there is a more convenient way to visit both Great Wall and Longqing Gorge than this tour. Everything was so well organized from hotel pick up to hotel drop off, we could just enjoy the entire day with no worries. Tony was very knowledgeable and told us a lot not only about our destinations but also anything we asked about Beijing.”

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