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Slide 1 of 13, Couple enjoying the view on Badaling Great Wall during a day tour from Beijing.
Couple enjoying the view on Badaling Great Wall during a day tour from Beijing.
Great Wall of China at Badaling with tourists walking along the stone path.
Guests taking a selfie at the Summer Palace, Beijing, during Badaling Great Wall Day Tour.
Longevity Hill with Tower of Fragrance of Buddha, Summer Palace, Beijing, surrounded by lush greenery.
Ruins of the Great Waterworks at sunset in the Old Summer Palace, Beijing, China. Yuanmingyuan
Great Wall of China winding through lush green hills under a clear blue sky.
Person holding a red balloon at Badaling section of the Great Wall, Beijing.
Cable cars ascending near the Badaling section of the Great Wall, China.
Tourists enjoying the view on the Great Wall of China near Beijing.
Great Wall of China winding over green hills under a clear blue sky.
Tour guide with a red flag leading a visitor on the Badaling Great Wall Day Tour from Beijing.
Boats on Kunming Lake with Summer Palace in Beijing during a day tour.
Traveler walking on the Great Wall of China at Badaling, Beijing, enjoying the view.

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

6 hrs 30 mins - 9 hrs 30 mins
Transfers available
Pickup available

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Slide 1 of 8, Traveler viewing illuminated Badaling Great Wall at night, Beijing.
Traveler viewing illuminated Badaling Great Wall at night, Beijing.
Badaling Great Wall illuminated at night, Beijing.
Badaling Great Wall illuminated at night, Beijing, with lit pathway and surrounding trees.
Badaling Great Wall illuminated at night, Beijing, viewed through stone archway.
Badaling Great Wall illuminated at night, Beijing, China.
Traveler enjoying night view of illuminated Badaling Great Wall, Beijing.
Visitors walking on the illuminated Badaling Great Wall at night, Beijing.
Badaling Great Wall illuminated at night, Beijing.

Badaling Great Wall Night Access Guided Tour

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  • Experience the Badaling section of the Great Wall lit after dark, walking its ramparts under the night sky with views in every direction.

  • Arrive at the Badaling nightlife area, use the free parking, then follow on-site signs to the night entry point to begin your after-dark visit.

  • Your ticket lets you stroll the Great Wall between North Tower 4 and South Tower 4, covering the main open night route along this Badaling stretch.

  • Watch the light show animate the pedestrian street, then head to the performance zone for night music, dance, and theater beside the wall.

  • Upgrade to include a one-way uphill cable car to South Fourth Floor, the South Peak's highest viewpoint for wide night panoramas over Badaling.

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  • Experience the Badaling section of the Great Wall lit after dark, walking its ramparts under the night sky with views in every direction.

  • Arrive at the Badaling nightlife area, use the free parking, then follow on-site signs to the night entry point to begin your after-dark visit.

  • Your ticket lets you stroll the Great Wall between North Tower 4 and South Tower 4, covering the main open night route along this Badaling stretch.

  • Watch the light show animate the pedestrian street, then head to the performance zone for night music, dance, and theater beside the wall.

  • Upgrade to include a one-way uphill cable car to South Fourth Floor, the South Peak's highest viewpoint for wide night panoramas over Badaling.

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Slide 1 of 10, Mutianyu Great Wall winding through lush green hills in Huairou District, Beijing.
Mutianyu Great Wall winding through lush green hills in Huairou District, Beijing.
Tourists enjoying the view on Mutianyu Great Wall, China.
Mutianyu Great Wall covered in snow, Huairou District, Beijing.
Mutianyu Great Wall winding through autumn foliage in Huairou District, Beijing.
Tour guides and buses at the Mutianyu Great Wall bus tour meeting point in Beijing.
Group of tourists at Mutianyu Great Wall bus tour meeting point.
Mutianyu Great Wall section with watchtowers and lush greenery, Huairou District, Beijing.
Group of tourists at Mutianyu Great Wall entrance with "I Love China" sign.
Tour guides at Mutianyu Great Wall bus tour meeting point near Dengshikou Station.
Couple standing on snow-covered Mutianyu Great Wall during bus tour.

Mutianyu Great Wall Day Trip from Beijing with Entry Tickets & Round-Trip Bus

8 hrs 30 mins - 9 hrs
Transfers available
Meals included

  • See Mutianyu Great Wall in a day from Beijing with round-trip AC coach transfers and entry included, so you avoid juggling tickets and transit

  • Your English-speaking guide shares Great Wall stories and tips, with Mutianyu entry and in-park shuttle included so you head straight to the wall

  • At Mutianyu, spend 4-5 hours walking the stone ramparts between watchtowers, capturing mountain views and feeling the scale of the Great Wall

  • Use your flexible free time at Mutianyu to hike, pause at viewpoints, or linger over photos, with no shopping stops cutting into your wall time

  • Upgrade to the lunch option for a village-style Chinese buffet near Mutianyu, so you skip hunting for food and make the most of your wall time

More details

  • See Mutianyu Great Wall in a day from Beijing with round-trip AC coach transfers and entry included, so you avoid juggling tickets and transit

  • Your English-speaking guide shares Great Wall stories and tips, with Mutianyu entry and in-park shuttle included so you head straight to the wall

  • At Mutianyu, spend 4-5 hours walking the stone ramparts between watchtowers, capturing mountain views and feeling the scale of the Great Wall

  • Use your flexible free time at Mutianyu to hike, pause at viewpoints, or linger over photos, with no shopping stops cutting into your wall time

  • Upgrade to the lunch option for a village-style Chinese buffet near Mutianyu, so you skip hunting for food and make the most of your wall time

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Slide 1 of 9, Young woman walking on Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, Beijing.
Young woman walking on Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, Beijing.
Great Wall of China at sunrise with mountains in the background.
Tourist viewing Mutianyu section of Great Wall, Beijing, during autumn tour.
Mutianyu Great Wall winding through lush green hills in Huairou District, Beijing.
Visitor on Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China near Beijing, standing on the ancient stone pathway.
Mutianyu Great Wall section with watchtowers and lush greenery, Huairou District, Beijing.
Mutianyu Great Wall winding through autumn foliage in Huairou District, Beijing.
Mutianyu Great Wall covered in snow, Huairou District, Beijing.
Man on cable car ascending through forest to the Great Wall of China.

Mutianyu Great Wall Entry Tickets

Explore at your pace
Audio guide
Meals included

  • Tailor your Mutianyu Great Wall day with add-ons, from in-park shuttles and cable cars to audio commentary, souvenirs, and VIP perks.

  • On arrival at Mutianyu's service area, show your passport at the ticket window, redeem your entrance ticket, then walk through the gate toward the wall.

  • Your entrance covers the Mutianyu stretch from Watchtower 1 to Watchtower 20, so you can roam restored ramparts, paths, and viewpoints.

  • Spend 3 to 5 hours climbing steps, pausing at watchtowers for valley views, photos, and breaks along the Mutianyu ridge between towers.

  • Upgrade with in-park and Beijing shuttles, round-trip cable car and fast boarding, plus English audio, bilingual guides, and VIP concierge help.

  • Add extras like museum and Spirit Hall tours, VR, snacks, private hill car, mobile vouchers, 80% food and shop deals, parking, and souvenirs.

More details

  • Tailor your Mutianyu Great Wall day with add-ons, from in-park shuttles and cable cars to audio commentary, souvenirs, and VIP perks.

  • On arrival at Mutianyu's service area, show your passport at the ticket window, redeem your entrance ticket, then walk through the gate toward the wall.

  • Your entrance covers the Mutianyu stretch from Watchtower 1 to Watchtower 20, so you can roam restored ramparts, paths, and viewpoints.

  • Spend 3 to 5 hours climbing steps, pausing at watchtowers for valley views, photos, and breaks along the Mutianyu ridge between towers.

  • Upgrade with in-park and Beijing shuttles, round-trip cable car and fast boarding, plus English audio, bilingual guides, and VIP concierge help.

  • Add extras like museum and Spirit Hall tours, VR, snacks, private hill car, mobile vouchers, 80% food and shop deals, parking, and souvenirs.

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Slide 1 of 10, Couple enjoying the view on Badaling Great Wall during a day tour from Beijing.
Couple enjoying the view on Badaling Great Wall during a day tour from Beijing.
Great Wall of China at Badaling with tourists walking along the stone path.
Cable cars ascending near the Badaling section of the Great Wall, China.
Person holding a red balloon at Badaling section of the Great Wall, Beijing.
Great Wall of China winding through lush green hills under a clear blue sky.
Tourists enjoying the view on the Great Wall of China near Beijing.
Tour guide with a red flag leading a visitor on the Badaling Great Wall Day Tour from Beijing.
Great Wall of China winding over green hills under a clear blue sky.
Boats on Kunming Lake with Summer Palace in Beijing during a day tour.
Traveler walking on the Great Wall of China at Badaling, Beijing, enjoying the view.

Badaling Great Wall Entry Tickets

Explore at your pace
Transfers available

  • 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.

More details

  • 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.

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CNY 34.99

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About The Great Wall of China

Great Wall tours cover very different environments. Mutianyu pairs dense forest and closely spaced watchtowers with cable car and chairlift access, Badaling offers wide restored paths split between north and south sections, and Jinshanling mixes restored stretches with older fabric and long ridge walks. Some itineraries extend to Shanhaiguan, where the Wall reaches the Bohai Sea.

Did you know?

The Great Wall is a network built and rebuilt from the 3rd century BCE through the Ming dynasty, stretching for ~21,000 km when branches and natural barriers are counted.

Badaling was the first Great Wall section opened to tourists, in 1957.

Mutianyu's surrounding area is over ~90% wooded, according to official section information.

Tickets are usually checked just inside a section's main gate or before cable car or chairlift boarding, rather than through one unified Wall entrance.

The Mutianyu toboggan uses a metal track and hand brake, with riders asked to follow spacing instructions from staff.

Why visit The Great Wall of China?

Walk a UNESCO World Heritage fortification

The Great Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of defensive walls and fortifications whose earliest components date back over two millennia. Walking its battlements and beacon towers gives the visit both historical depth and a strong sense of scale across northern China.

Choose between restored sections and rugged hikes

Restored sections such as Mutianyu and Badaling suit classic sightseeing, while Jinshanling, Gubeikou, and Jiankou-linked routes appeal to travelers who want longer or more rugged walks. The same landmark can therefore feel like a gentle lookout stroll or a full hiking day, depending on the section you choose.

Use cable cars, chairlifts, and the Mutianyu toboggan

At Mutianyu, make the most of your visit with a cable car or open-air chairlift ride up, followed by an exhilarating toboggan descent. Badaling also offers cable car access, making it easier to save your energy for exploring the Wall itself. These options reduce the climb and give you more time to enjoy the spectacular ridge-top views and walk along the historic fortifications.

See how the Wall changes from section to section

Mutianyu stands out for its lush forested surroundings and impressive concentration of watchtowers, while Jinshanling offers a more rugged experience, with crenels, shooting holes, and beacon towers spread across a mix of restored and older stretches. Each section has its own character, giving you a chance to experience the Great Wall through different landscapes, architecture, and levels of restoration.

Fit the visit into a Beijing or Tianjin itinerary

Most visitors reach the Wall on day trips from Beijing, but there are also city combo tours and Tianjin cruise-port shore excursions. That makes it possible to choose a Wall-focused day, add sights such as the Summer Palace or Forbidden City, or fit a visit into a cruise stop.

Plan your visit

Mutianyu Main Tourist Entrance

This entrance is at the Mutianyu visitor center complex in Huairou District and is the standard approach for most tours and independent visitors. The visitor center itself has step-free access, though the Wall beyond it still involves steep gradients and stairs.

Badaling Main Entrance (Tourist Center area)

This entrance is near the main Badaling service area and the Badaling Great Wall Museum. It is the usual entry point for most tours and first-time visitors. Badaling has wide restored paths and cable cars, but visitors should still expect slopes and steps.

Jinshanling Main Gate

This is the main visitor entrance for Jinshanling in Luanping County, Hebei. It is commonly used for hiking and photography-focused visits. The section is steeper and less developed than the main Beijing-area sightseeing sections.

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