Badaling Great Wall / 八达岭长城

Badaling is the most famous and best-preserved section of the Great Wall. It was the first section opened to tourists and has welcomed numerous world leaders. The pathways are wider and facilities are the most comprehensive among all Great Wall sections.

Why Visit

The most iconic Great Wall experience
Excellent infrastructure with cable cars, shuttle buses, restaurants, and visitor centers

Suggested Duration

3–5 hours

Best Visiting Time

08:30–10:00 or after 18:30 to avoid scrum and see the night show

Suitable For

First-time visitors
Hiking enthusiasts
History lovers
Nature lovers

Tips

Visit on weekdays to avoid heavy crowds
Wear non-slip walking shoes

Admission Type

Paid Ticket

Reservation Required

Reservation Max.

Advance ticket purchase is recommended during weekends, public holidays, and peak seasons through the official Great Wall booking platform or official WeChat Mini Program.

Opening Hours

6:30–16:30
18:30–22:00 (special for Night Great Wall Show)

Address (English & Chinese)

Ext 58, G6 Beijing–Tibet Expressway, Yanqing District, Beijing
北京市延庆区G6京藏高速58出口

Note

Ticket price:

40 元 for adults entrance fee and free for elder people
140 元 adult ticket + one-way cable car
180 元 adult ticket + round-trip cable car

Starting May 19, the Badaling South Line ground cable car will be suspended every Tuesday morning for equipment maintenance, while the North Line aerial cableway will operate normally.

Children under 1.2 meters (inclusive) ride the cable car for free.

For "Night Badaling Great Wall Show", ticket need to be purchase in advance (The price is 198 元 for weekdays and 298 元 for weekend).