The Great Wall at Badaling
The Great Wall at Badaling is by far the most visited (and crowded) section of the Great Wall of China. It is situated only 80 km northwest of Beijing, and easily accessible by the recently completed Badaling Expressway.
Badaling has undergone heavy restoration, and in 1957 it was the first section of the wall to open to tourists. Now visited annually by millions, the immediate area has seen significant development, including hotels, restaurants, and a cable car.
This trip can be combined with a visit to the Ming Tombs, or, for those of you with an interest in architecture, with a tour of the Commune by the Great Wall, managed by Kempinski.
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| The Great Wall at Badaling | The Great Wall at Badaling |
Badaling & Beijing Sightseeing [full day, 8-10 hours]
- Pick-up from your accommodation around 08:30 h (earlier/later if you prefer).
- About 1.5 hours drive to Badaling section (depending on traffic). We can stop for breakfast along the way if you like.
- Visiting Badaling section for about 2 hours (cable car access available).
- Drive back to Beijing.
- Sightseeing in Beijing (e.g. Olympic area, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, etc.)
optionally: Ming Tombs / Commune by the Great Wall - Drop-off at your accommodation around 18:00 h.
| Vehicle | Number of Guests | Price |
| Car | 1-4 people | 700 RMB |
| Van | 4-7 people | 1300 RMB |
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| Ming Tombs | Commune by the Great Wall |
Useful Links
Ming Tombs on Wikipedia
Photos of the Commune by the Great Wall
Commune by the Great Wall, managed by Kempinski
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