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Badaling Great Wall八达岭长城

★ 4.7 / 5.0 Exit 58 Province: Beijing
UNESCO World HeritageGreat WallDay TripHikingPhotography
About the attraction

Badaling Great Wall Travel Guide

Badaling is the most visited and best-restored section of the Great Wall, about 70 km northwest of central Beijing. Its high stone watchtowers and steep ramparts rise through green mountains, and as the section first opened to tourists in 1957 it remains the classic Great Wall experience — including a cable car and a famous 'Good Man' stele.

Visitor Essentials · Quick Facts

Attraction
Badaling Great Wall
Chinese name
八达岭长城
City
Beijing
Province
Beijing
Address
Exit 58, G6 Jingzang Expressway, Yanqing District, Beijing
Opening hours
7:30–17:30 (Apr–Oct); 7:30–16:30 (Nov–Mar).
Tickets
¥40 (peak) / ¥35 (off-peak); cable car or chairlift about ¥140 round trip.
Suggested visit time
Half day (4–5 hours incl. transfer)
Rating
4.7/ 5.0
Official phone
Not published
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Opening hours

7:30–17:30 (Apr–Oct); 7:30–16:30 (Nov–Mar).

Tickets

¥40 (peak) / ¥35 (off-peak); cable car or chairlift about ¥140 round t

Suggested time

Half day (4–5 hours incl. transfer)

Official phone

Not published

Ways to experience it

Best Ways to Enjoy Badaling Great Wall

How travelers like you make the most of Badaling Great Wall in Beijing.

Climb the north wall to the highest watchtower (the best panorama).

A favorite way to experience Badaling Great Wall in Beijing.

Ride the cable car up, hike along the wall, then descend on foot.

A favorite way to experience Badaling Great Wall in Beijing.

Photograph the wall in morning light; winter snow shots are iconic.

A favorite way to experience Badaling Great Wall in Beijing.

Insider tips

Tips Before You Go

Practical advice from local guides and recent travelers.

1

Go early (before 9:00) or late (after 14:00) to beat tour-bus crowds.

2

Take the cable car up and walk down the north side for the best views.

3

Combine with Ming Tombs or the Great Wall Museum on a day trip.

4

Wear grippy shoes — the ramps are steep and uneven.

FAQ

Badaling Great Wall FAQ

Straight answers to the questions travelers ask us most.

What are the opening hours for Badaling Great Wall?7:30–17:30 (Apr–Oct); 7:30–16:30 (Nov–Mar).
How much do Badaling Great Wall tickets cost?¥40 (peak) / ¥35 (off-peak); cable car or chairlift about ¥140 round trip.
How long should I spend at Badaling Great Wall?Half day (4–5 hours incl. transfer)
Is Badaling Great Wall worth visiting?Badaling Great Wall is one of the most popular attractions in Beijing with a traveler rating of 4.7/5.

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