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Beijing’s best, between flights.
Beijing's 15 most popular badaling great wall tours, side by side. What each one includes, what it costs, and how much of a stopover it takes.
Badaling Great Wall climbs and Changling Ming Tombs in one day, with lunch and jade shopping plus hotel pickup from Beijing.
Most Popular“Relaxed, insightful, and well paced. Tour guide Michael Shi infuses the tour with his passion for his country and its history. A great introduction to "The Long City" and the Ming Tombs.”
Beijing essentials in one day: hotel pickup to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall, with lunch and guided stops.
“⸻ I really enjoyed the tour, but I had a very stressful experience with the booking. I checked multiple tours because I had a 24-hour layover and stayed at the Hilton by the airport so I could check in quickly and return to the airport easily. I noticed that most tours did not include my…”
VIP Great Wall tour from Beijing with fast-pass entry, private car pickup, English guide, and free time for Mutianyu or Badaling.
“Leo was an excellent guide. He was able to solve a booking misunderstanding and beinging us to Mutianyu. He cared about us and made us feel comfortable. The VIP pass is excellent since you skip the shuttle queue and Leo was also very expert in the management of the cablecar queue.”
A calm, largely unreconstructed Badaling Great Wall day trip with English guidance, fast pickup, and real mountain walking near Beijing.
“It was amazing seeing the great wonders of the world. Amy was very helpful and very kind her support was amazing would recommend you to allow her to guide”
Explore Beijing’s Badaling Great Wall with day, cable car, or night light-show options, plus bus and private choices for smooth sightseeing.
“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 transfer to Badaling Great Wall with VIP skip-the-line access, hotel pickup, optional guide, and snacks. 5–8 hours.
“The Experience was great and our guide Wang guo wang was great Nothing was too much trouble, getting our cable car tickets etc and making everything easy for us , even when we forgot our passports he returned to the hotel for us to collect without fuss”
Private Great Wall plus Panda House in Beijing. Pick Mutianyu or Badaling with guide, lunch, tickets, and round-trip transport.
“We had such a great tour of the wall and was such an amazing day. Our guide Albert made the visit very nice. He was a great guide and highly recommend. Albert ensured everything went smoothly and is very knowledgeable about the wall and the history. I cannot recommend enough.”
A full-day bus tour that combines the wild Badaling Ancient Wall and the famous, restored Badaling Wall, with tickets and guide included.
“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”
Private car to Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall with English driver/guide, entrance tickets included, and flexible timing from Beijing.
“Linda is amazing! Super friendly, fun and knowledgeable! On top of all of this she is also punctual and happy to adjust the tour based on your needs/wants. I was happy to find out she climbs with you and even offers water and picture taking! Best guide ever! Highly recommend!”
See the Badaling Great Wall at night with a 7:20 light show, traditional performances, and limited summer access. Tickets from $45.
“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!!”
Skip lines and see Badaling’s top Great Wall section on an 8-hour Beijing day trip with bilingual guide, direct access, and passport entry.
“Gary was wonderful, such a charismatic guide. Many great stories. The palace was overwhelming.”
Pre-book Badaling Great Wall admission and explore solo. Add cable car rides if you want. Redeem at the Wall.
“It was really nice. We unfortunately went on the coldest day of the week. It was like -6 degrees. But the wall is so challenging that you don't feel the cold if you keep moving. But I would recommend going on a less snowy day though tRead more”
Badaling Great Wall day trip from Beijing with an English guide, entrance included, and Olympic Park sights on the way back.
“Great tour. Just our guide, driver and us in an air conditioned car. Kathryn was wonderful. Great English. Very good knowledge of all the sites. The lunch was really good. A lot of food included in the lunch and was very tasty. She also took us to the Jade factory and a tea house where…”
Prebook your Badaling Great Wall ticket for timed entry to this UNESCO section, with clear gates, walking advice, and practical logistics.
“Everything worked smoothly and I would definitely recommend it! Getting tickets in advance is almost impossible for foreigners but this option made it possible”
Private day trip from Beijing: Badaling Great Wall by cable car and Longqing Gorge with boat ride, hotel pickup, guide, lunch, tickets included.
“Thank you so much for organizing such a wonderful experience in Beijing! The day tour was smooth, well-planned, and filled with unforgettable moments. I’m truly grateful that you showed me your beautiful city and shared its rich history anRead more”
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