Badaling Great Wall Ticket Booking
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4.4/5
Based on 37 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Badaling Great Wall Ticket Booking worth booking?
Badaling Great Wall Ticket Booking is a 2-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $5 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 37 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (37)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $5 per person
Beat the crowds by purchasing the Badaling Great Wall tickets in advance. Guarantee your entry as the Badaling Great Wall allows only 65,000 visitors a day. Free change and cancellation as long as you send the request b
What you get
- Admission Ticket for Badaling Great Wall.
- IMPORTANT: Free for kids under 120cm (entrance & cable car). No need to exchange or buy ticket.
- Single-way or round-way able car as per which option is selected.
- IMPORTANT: Free entry for visitors under 18 & over 60. Collect free ticket at ticket office.
About this experience
Beat the crowds by purchasing the Badaling Great Wall tickets in advance. Guarantee your entry as the Badaling Great Wall allows only 65,000 visitors a day. Free change and cancellation as long as you send the request before deadline.
What's included
Included
- Admission Ticket for Badaling Great Wall.
- IMPORTANT: Free for kids under 120cm (entrance & cable car). No need to exchange or buy ticket.
- Single-way or round-way able car as per which option is selected.
- IMPORTANT: Free entry for visitors under 18 & over 60. Collect free ticket at ticket office.
Not included
- NO guide service
- NO transportation
- NO cable car ride if you book the entrance ticket only.
What you'll see and do
The Great Wall at Badaling
Badaling Great Wall is the best-preserved section of China’s Great Wall which has been visited by numerous world leaders. Many visitors take the Badaling Great Wall as a start of Beijing trip. Book your Badaling Great Wall ticket now and let’s embark on our trip!
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
The Great Wall at Badaling
Badaling, Yanqing District, Beijing, 102112, China
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The Great Wall at Badaling · Badaling, Yanqing District, Beijing, 102112, China
Options you can book
Admission+Single Way Cable Car
E ticket: Simply show the QR code at the entrance. We will send it to you after the ticket is issued.
Admission+Round Trip Cable Car
E ticket: Simply show the QR code at the entrance. We will send it to you after the ticket is issued.
1-Day Beijing Mini Group Tour
Route: Pick-up & drop off at hotel. Visit the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall. Duration: 10 hours Inclusions: English-speaking guide, air-conditioned minivan, entrance tickets, cable car, lunch, pick-up & drop-off from your hotel. About 12 People
Admission Ticket
Paper ticket: Exchange for a paper ticket at the service center located at the main entrance, by showing your passport.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Travel China Guide
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 37 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
37 verified traveler reviews for Badaling Great Wall Ticket Booking. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Our amazing guide in Beijing Sandy Yin
Our tour guide Sandy Yin was great. She was knowledgeable, friendly & well organised. Would highly recommend using her as a guide in Beijing. Many thanks Sandy.
Response from the operator: Dear MurphyGeelong, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are glad we could help you book tickets for Badaling Great Wall. It’s lovely to hear your guide Sandy Yin was knowledgeable, friendly and well-organized. Thanks for your recommendation and wish you a great trip! Best Regards
via Tripadvisor
The best way to see the Great Wall!
To avoid any stress: when booking make sure to select round trip cable car. Once you park, there is a shuttle bus to take you to the area to catch the cable car. Our experience was wonderful! Bonus: the Great Wall coconut iced latte is the best treat after spending time on the wall. The lady running the coffee stand was so lovely! Glad we stumbled upon her stand.
Response from the operator: Dear Heidi_H, Thank you sincerely for your detailed positive review and practical tips! We’re thrilled that the Badaling Great Wall entrance and round-trip cable car tickets we reserved brought you a fantastic day out. We will share your useful booking advice about choosing return cable car tickets with our future customers to help them arrange their trip smoothly. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed the delicious coconut iced latte and friendly service from the coffee shop owner after your hike. We truly hope to assist you again whenever you visit China next time. Best Regards
via Viator
Magical Night Experience at Badaling – Highly Recommended!
I booked the Badaling Great Wall Night Tour through Klook, and it was an incredible experience. Even though I had to join a Chinese-speaking tour because English guides weren't available for the night slot, it wasn't a problem at all. The guide and the agency were professional and went above and beyond, using translation apps to explain everything clearly. The atmosphere at the Great Wall at night is breathtaking. The view is stunning, and the weather is perfect. The best part? No crowds! I felt like a VIP guest with the entire wall to myself, making it so easy to take photos without anyone blocking the view. If you want to avoid the heat and the massive daytime crowds, and if you're looking for that perfect solo shot with a panoramic background, you definitely should visit at night!
via Tripadvisor
Great experience
Saved us a lot of time and effort in booking our own tickets. The process was smooth and straightforward- tickets QRs arrived a couple of days in advance, and everything worked well on the day.
Response from the operator: Dear VictoriaTerese_K, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback on our Badaling Great Wall ticket booking service! We are thrilled to know our service saved your time and effort. It’s wonderful to hear the whole booking process was smooth and straightforward, and that you received your QR tickets in advance with seamless entry on your visiting day. We always strive to offer convenient and hassle-free travel arrangements for every guest. Hope you had an amazing time exploring the magnificent Badaling Great Wall. Looking forward to assisting you again on your future trips! Best Regards
via Viator
Watch out!! We were not allowed to enter the Great wall with their tickets!
We booked night tickets with the cable car drive up. Tickets say taht we could enter anytime after 18:30, and that we have to exit no later than 21:00. We had 9 hours wait in Beijing for our next flight and we decided to use this time to visit the Great wall. We arrived at the site at 19:30. However, we were not allowed to enter to the Great Wall with these tickets because cable car does not operate after 19:30 and since our tickets were for the Great wall + the cable car, staff on the gate told us that when the cable car does not operate our tickets for the Great wall are invalid too! Stuff on the gate even did not want to look at our reservation for the wall when we said that we have reservations for the cable car too. They asked us to buy new tickets for the wall only, but we didn't have cash with us because we thought we have valid tickets for everything we need. Also our mobile phone apps did not work there because all are Google based since we are from Europe, and Google is banned in China, so we could not buy new tickets online too. At the same time another pair had the same issue with tickets booked through Viator as we did, however they were lucky and had the cash with them, so they could buy new tickets on the site. So we lost our chance to see the Great wall, we spent so much time to reach the destination and money for the taxi and all of that for nothing!!! Ve vere offered tickets refund from Viator, but they don't want to refund us money spent for the taxi even it is their mistake that they didn't say tickets are valid only for one hour, ftom 18:30 to 19:30 on the day of the reservation! And also, there is nothing that can compensate our disappointment because we didn't see the Great wall!!!
Response from the operator: Dear Aleksandra_C， Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback—we are truly sorry to hear about the frustrating experience you had, which has left us deeply concerned. First, we want to clarify that the tickets we issued were valid as booked. However, per the scenic area’s regulations, the night cable car stops operating at 19:30, and visitors must take it before this time. If late, the cable car ticket becomes invalid, but the admission ticket itself remains valid. We sincerely apologize for the staff’s unhelpful attitude. We have formally complained to the scenic area management and demanded service improvements. Additionally, we have taken full responsibility for your losses and processed a refund to you and we appreciated your kind understanding. We also appreciate your efforts to try removing the review, even though it didn’t work out. This experience falls far short of our standards, and we are taking steps to prevent similar issues. Thank you again for your understanding, and we hope to have the chance to make it right in the future. Best regards,
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 7+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $5 to $38
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 13
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Badaling Great Wall Ticket Booking: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Badaling Great Wall Ticket Booking cost?
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Prices start at $5 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 Ticket Booking 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 Ticket Booking worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 37 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 Ticket Booking?
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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 Ticket Booking suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 7. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 2-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Badaling Great Wall Ticket Booking?
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Around 13 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 Ticket Booking 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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