Located in Yanqing County，the Badaling Great Wall is 60 miles away from downtown Beijing. The Badaling Great Wall is the main part of the Great Wall which is a magnificent defense project. The Badaling Great Wall was the first part of the Great Wall to open to tourists and was built in the Ming Dynasty（1368-1644）. It is the main spot of the Badaling scenic zone which also includes modern facilities like the Badaling Restaurant and China Great Wall Museum. Badaling scenic zone is well-known for its splendid views, modern facilities and plentiful cultural history.
Best Time to Visit Badaling Great Wall
Spring and autumn in Beijing are perfect seasons to travel. It is neither too cold nor too hot. In autumn, there are clear skies, crisp air and colorful leaves making Beijing the Golden city. The north edge of the Great Plain of China is surrounded by the hills on one side and waters on the other which creates a typical semi-humid continental climate for Beijing with four distinct seasons. The annual average temperature is 11.8℃with the coldest being -4.6℃ in January and the hottest being 26.1℃ in July. Springs and autumns in Beijing are quite short while winters are relatively long. The average amount of precipitation is 644 mm, with 180 frostless days. Heating systems in Beijing are quite good, so it’s warm indoor in winters. However it’s rather cold outside, and tourists have to wear sweaters and thick coats. Weather forecasts are broadcasted in newspapers, radios and on TV. You can also check the weather by calling 859 which provides Chinese and English weather reports for the day and the next day. Most people go to Beijing to visit historical cites which are not affected by weather. If you arrive in winter, you will get off-season rates in hotels and travel agencies which can save you plenty of money.
Badaling Great Wall Best Routes
Badaling Great Wall Tickets
Ticket Price:
Adult: 45 yuan
Kid: 20 yuan
In season: 45 yuan, Out of season: 40 yuan,
With a student’s ID and an old person ID: half the price
Kid under 1.2: free
Great Wall Stamps and Postcards: 45 yuan, with a student’s ID: 25 yuan
Cable Car: 60 yuan return
Badaling Great Wall Open Time
Open time: 6:30-19:00
Summer: 6:30-19:00
Winter: 7:00-18:00
How to get to Badaling Great Wall
By Bus
Travel Line Bus: one hour to get there.
Depart each morning from the following stops: East side of Qianmen Building, in front of the gate of Historical Museum in Tian anmen Square, Southeast corner of Chongwenmen junction. Price: 36 yuan return.
Tour Bus: Line 1 at Qianmen stop (Bus No.17 stop), Line 2 at East Street of Beijing Railway Station, Line 2 Branch at west gate of Historical Museum, Line 3 at Dongda Bridge (No.28 Bus stop), Line 4 at Xizhimen and Beijing Zoo, Line 4 Branch at Apple Garden, Line 5 at Qianmen Taxi stop, Line 8 at Andingmen and Qianmen
Trip Time: 40 mins
The cheapest way: take subway or bus to arrive at Dashengmen and take bus No. 919 to Badaling Great Wall. Ordinary Bus: 8 yuan per person. Air-conditioned Bus: 12 yuan per person. At five minute intervals. Bus Card：60% off the normal price.
By Subway
S2 ：get on at Beijing North Railway Station and get off at Badaling stop.
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