Badaling Great Wall & Summer Palace Layover in Beijing
Beijing, China

Badaling Great Wall & Summer Palace Layover

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48/100

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Is Badaling Great Wall & Summer Palace Layover worth booking?

Badaling Great Wall & Summer Palace Layover is a 2-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $200 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
48 / 100
Rating
Not yet rated
Duration
2 hours
From
$200 per person

We will pick you up at the halls of Terminals 1, 2, and 3 of Beijing Capital International Airport or major hotels or apartments in the city, and then drive for 1.5 hours to Badaling. Badaling Great Wall is located at th

What you get

  • Transfer service, guided tour, tickets to the Great Wall, tickets to the Summer Palace, travel insurance, mineral water, beautiful gifts of traditional Chinese culture

About this experience

We will pick you up at the halls of Terminals 1, 2, and 3 of Beijing Capital International Airport or major hotels or apartments in the city, and then drive for 1.5 hours to Badaling. Badaling Great Wall is located at the north entrance of Shangguangou Ancient Road, Jundu, Yanqing District, Beijing . It is an important part of the Great Wall, a great defense project in ancient China, and a pass of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty. It is an important outpost of Juyongguan, known as "the danger of Juyongguan is not in the pass, but in Badaling". The Badaling section of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty is called "Yuguan Tianmo", which is one of the eight scenic spots of Juyongguan in the Ming Dynasty. After visiting the Badaling Great Wall, we drove for 1 hour to the Ming Tombs, visited Changling or Dingling, and spent about 1 hour to visit the Ming Tombs Our stopover tours cater for those who have longer layovers (9+ hours) and wish to visit the Great Wall or other attractions between two long-haul flights. We offer a wide range of tours, enabling you to choose the best Beijing attractions you wish to visit. Additionally, the highlights of this tour are: No tourist traps. No hidden fees. All of our airport layover tours are value for money. We will make sure that your short time in Beijing is worth remembering for a lifetime. Note: In order for this type of travel to be possible, your layover must be at least 9 hours or longer (between two flights)

What's included

Included

  • Transfer service, guided tour, tickets to the Great Wall, tickets to the Summer Palace, travel insurance, mineral water, beautiful gifts of traditional Chinese culture

Not included

  • Excludes: personal consumption, Great Wall cableway tickets, rides, tips for guides and drivers, Recommended out-of-pocket items for guests

What you'll see and do

  1. The Great Wall at Badaling

    Our professional tour guide will wait for you in the lobby of Terminal 1, 2 and 3 of Beijing Capital International Airport, and drive for 1 and a half hours to the Badaling Great Wall. You can visit the steepness and magnificence of the Great Wall of Badaling in the Ming Dynasty. Professional guides will explain to you the history and origin of the name of the Great Wall of Badaling.

    120 minutes here · Admission included

  2. Summer Palace

    Tourists can visit Corridor: with a total length of 728 meters, it is the longest gallery in China with more than 14,000 color paintings; Foxiang Pavilion: located in the middle of the front mountain of Wanshou Mountain, it is the landmark building of the Summer Palace; Kunming Lake: the lake is wide, with a seventeen-hole bridge in the lake connecting Nanhu Island; Suzhou Street: a commercial street imitating the Jiangnan water town style, where you can experience the style of ancient commercial streets; Leshou Hall: where the Empress Dowager Cixi lives and handles government affairs; Harmony Garden: a small and exquisite garden within a garden, dominated by water features.

    60 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
cmn, en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
Beijing Transfer Tours

Know before you go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Good to know

Duration
2 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
0
Verdict
Worth a Look

Why this scores 48

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)91
Review evidence (18% weight)0
Booking momentum (14% weight)0
Value for money (12% weight)0
Listing quality (10% weight)90
Local standing (8% weight)50
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Badaling Great Wall & Summer Palace Layover: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.

How much does Badaling Great Wall & Summer Palace Layover cost?

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Prices start at $200 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beijing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Badaling Great Wall & Summer Palace Layover take?

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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beijing is not rushed.

Is Badaling Great Wall & Summer Palace Layover worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Badaling Great Wall & Summer Palace Layover?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Badaling Great Wall & Summer Palace Layover suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Badaling Great Wall & Summer Palace Layover?

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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beijing can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beijing and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Badaling Great Wall & Summer Palace Layover start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beijing within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Beijing?

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On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour, Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Beijing?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Beijing?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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