Badaling Great Wall: The 15 Best Tours & Tickets

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 Great Wall and Chang Ling Ming Tomb from Beijing. Pickup from hotels within the Fourth Ring Road, an English-speaking guide, lunch, transport, and entry tickets are included. You can climb the north or south side of the wall, but cable car fees cost extra. Expect jade and, on some departures, tea-shopping stops.

“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.”

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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 essential sights in about nine hours with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance tickets, and air-conditioned transport. You’ll visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall, with a Longdi Jade Factory stop on the return. Guides such as Lee, Jenny, Murphy, and Michael Shi have earned praise for clear explanations and attentive help.

“A nice city highlights tour with a friendly guide. I’d have skipped the tea house stop, as I’m not a fan of ‘commercial proposals’, but everything else was excellent. The Great Wall is absolutely breathtaking and unforgettable!”

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

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

Choose Mutianyu, Badaling, or a quieter unrestored section of the Great Wall. An English-speaking guide such as Lucy, Sherry, or Cindy handles the history and logistics, while your private car provides hotel pickup, water, snacks, and flexible free time. Cable cars are included at Mutianyu and Badaling.

“Lucy was a brilliant and paceful guide into the Great wall and Summer place.”

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4.Badaling Ancient Great Wall of China Day Trips

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

Visit the original, unrestored Badaling Ancient Great Wall on an eight-hour Beijing day trip. Choose a small-group bus, private transfer, or guided tour. English-speaking guides such as Alice, Amy, Evelyn, Betty, and Lee help with tickets, directions, and the steep Wall paths. The quiet ancient section offers a more personal experience than the crowded restored areas.

“I really enjoyed the tour especially the ancient part of the wall where our small group was alone without other tourists. Yoyo was telling us background and informed us perfectly. the transport also worked great.”

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5.Badaling Great Wall Ticket with Day & Night Options

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

Choose a self-guided Badaling ticket, round-trip cable car, evening light show, bus tour, lunch option, or private transport from Beijing. Day visits allow up to four hours on the Wall, while night tours include cultural performances and illuminated sections. Bring your passport, and check your email for the official PDF ticket.

“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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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 with a Mandarin-speaking driver and translator device. Complimentary VIP access helps you avoid ticket queues and public shuttle buses. Choose transfer-only service or add a private guide, then pair the wall with the Ming Tombs, Summer Palace, or another approved stop.

“Sun Zhisheng is an excellent guide and very helpful. We had a great day at the wall. The car is very comfortable and the driving was very pleasant. Thank you for a great experience!”

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

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

You’ll travel by private car from central Beijing to the Panda House and either Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall. Guides such as Lucy, Cindy, Alice, and May offer history, photo help, and family-friendly care. The $159.80 price includes transport, 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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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 rough Ancient Badaling Wall for a quieter, more rugged encounter, then explore restored Badaling with its broad paths and watchtowers. Guides such as Aria, Lee, Jackie Chan, and Betty have earned praise for clear help and good local insight. Expect a group tour unless you select a private option.

“Staff was helpful and flexible. They accommodate all our requests without drama. Despite the weather we felt well taken care at all times.”

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

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

Choose Badaling or Mutianyu and travel from Beijing in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver or guide. You control the departure time and time on the wall. Guides such as Linda, Angie, Jessica, and Mr. Wu are available depending on the booking option, with bottled water and entrance tickets included.

“It’s as good as you can get!!! Linda handles everything. She also got me to the airport for my departure. David and Linda were incredibly helpful. I cannot recommend them enough. Best experience ever.”

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

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

Visit Badaling after sunset between May and September, when cooler air, fewer people, illuminated towers, and a panoramic light show change the mood of the Great Wall. Choose a ticket-only visit, bus transport with an English-speaking guide, or a private hotel transfer. The night route runs from North Fourth Tower to South Fourth Tower.

“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!!”

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11.Badaling Great Wall Bus Group Tour

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

Meet at Beitucheng Station at 9:50 AM for an air-conditioned bus to Badaling. A bilingual guide leads the group, passport entry helps avoid ticket queues, and you get about three hours on the wall. Lunch, cable cars, entrance fees, and hotel transfers cost extra. English guiding is more reliable when booked 24 hours ahead.

“Gary was wonderful, such a charismatic guide. Many great stories. The palace was overwhelming.”

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12.Badaling Great Wall Admission Ticket

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

Visit Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing District with a one-day admission ticket. Walk the Ming Dynasty wall, take in mountain scenery, and explore historic gates and exhibits. A guide is not included, and cable cars cost extra. You must provide your passport name and number before the ticket can be issued.

“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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13.Badaling Great Wall Day Tour With Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $21

Travel from Beijing to Badaling, the Wall’s grandest and best-preserved section, on an 8-hour trip with an entrance ticket included. Meet BusDa staff at Beitucheng Station, or select hotel pickup. Guides such as Betty, Sabrina, Christina, Amy, and Silena help with timing and route choices, while you explore independently. Cable-car rides cost 140 RMB extra.

“Przewodniczka miała wszystko dobrze zaplanowane. Dzięki niej zaoszczędzilismy sporo czasu na staniu w kolejce do wyciągu. Ponadto oferowała wsparcie w zaplanowaniu zwiedzania. Po murze chodzi się samemu. Polecam!”

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14.Badaling Great Wall VIP Pass w/Optional Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $142

You’ll ride in a private vehicle from central Beijing to Badaling, use VIP access and a round-trip cable car, then pair the wall with sites such as the Ming Tombs, Summer Palace, hot springs, or Juyongguan. Guides including Cindy, Lily, Edward, and Jack have helped travelers get quieter routes and useful photo stops.

“Awesome tour day with an excellent guide! Jack was on time, professional, full of fun facts and historical info, and answered all of our questions well. He helped us add an acrobatic circus performance to the day and brought us to a wonderful local restaurant. Highly recommend having Jack take you to the Great Wall or any other Beijing tour!”

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15.Beijing：Badaling Great Wall Tickets & Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 20 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $20

Choose a self-guided Badaling visit, cable-car ticket, English bus tour, night light show, or private transfer. Day trips allow about four hours at the Wall, while evening visits add six cultural performances. Bring your passport, check the meeting point carefully, and confirm whether transport, meals, and cable cars are included.

“The tour of the Great Wall exceeded all expectations! Time flew by unnoticed. I would like to express my special gratitude to our guide for creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. I recommend this tour to everyone!”

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