Beijing · BADALING GREAT WALL TOURS
Badaling is the closest and the busiest, which makes the start time the whole decision. These 13 compare morning departures, the Ming Tombs pairing and the private cars that let you leave when the coaches arrive.
Review of Beijing’s Badaling Great Wall and Ming Tombs day tour, with lunch, hotel pickup, guide tips, jade shopping, costs, and drawbacks.
“It was great being in the Magnificent Great Wall, our guide Lee was great with his knowledge transmitted to us about Chinese culture”
See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall in one guided Beijing day with lunch, transport, and hotel pickup.
“We booked a full-day tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, a tea ceremony, the Jade Temple and the Great Wall of China (Badaling), and it turned out to be one of the most memorable days of our entire trip. Our wonderful Read more”
Compare three private Great Wall routes from Beijing, with VIP access, cable cars, hotel pickup, English guides, and free time to explore.
“Very well also our driver Xia and fabulous our guide Alice”
Explore Badaling’s unrestored Great Wall with English guidance, simple transport, mountain views, and no shopping stops for $22.
“Linda was amazing, I couldn't ask for a better guide. It was pretty cold and windy so was kind hard to stay a long time on the Great Wall but Linda recommended other great activities 🥰 Totally recommend”
Compare Badaling Great Wall day, night, cable car, bus, and private tours, with practical advice on timing, cost, transport, and what to expect.
“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.”
Review of Beijing’s private Badaling transfer with VIP entry, flexible pickup, cable car help, guide options, pricing, and practical tips.
“Zhen Lihui was a great chauffeur. He was waiting for us at the airport. Made an effort to show us as much as possible. Gave us recommendations and helped us with tickets. Would definitely recommend.”
Compare Mutianyu or Badaling, pandas, lunch, private transport, and guide service on this practical Beijing day tour.
“Sherry was fantastic! Super knowledgeable and helpful! Knew all of the tips and tricks too! Highly recommend!”
Compare the wild Ancient Great Wall with restored Badaling on an affordable Beijing bus tour, with guide support, tickets, and optional lunch.
“The guide, Aria, was great, she provided us with good explanations and the trip was good too! Unlikely we couldn’t visit the ancient wall, ‘cause it was closed.”
Compare Mutianyu and Badaling on a private Beijing Great Wall tour with hotel pickup, an English driver or guide, tickets, and flexible timing.
“Linda was a lovey tour guide, went the extra mile as we had a 2 year old with us and provided snacks and water throughout the day. Would really recommend this tour, she recommended taking us to a quieter area where we could fully enjoy the wall without the crazy crowds and the pick up / drop off was so easy and convenient. Such a wonderful experience from start to finish”
See Badaling Great Wall after sunset with a 7:20 PM light show, cultural performances, and flexible ticket, bus, or private transport options.
“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!!”
Review of Beijing’s Badaling Great Wall bus tour, with direct entry, three hours to hike, bilingual guiding, costs, crowds, and practical tips.
“Nulla da dire sull'esperienza bellissima! Unica pecca: la guida nel bus ha dato tante informazioni in cinese e poche in inglese (se non di tipo logistico su quello che avremmo dovuto pagare per la funicolare ad esempio). Per il resto sicuramente vale la pena per qualità/prezzo!”
Review of a private Beijing day tour to Badaling Great Wall and Longqing Gorge, with cable car, boat ride, lunch, guide, and hotel transport.
“Thank you so much for organizing such a wonderful experience in Beijing! The day tour was smooth, well-planned, and filled with unforgettable moments. I’m truly grateful that you showed me your beautiful city and shared its rich history anRead more”
Review of Beijing’s 9-hour Forbidden City and Badaling tour, with the Treasure Gallery, Clock Hall, Jingshan views, Peking duck, and hotel pickup.
“Tour guide Jason did a great job and was extremely knowledgeable on history of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Small tour group with this tour allowed for lots of questions. Covered a ton of ground in a single day, this is the tour if you only have 1 day and can start out early.”
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