Practical Information
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum3 hours
Recommended4 hours
Maximum6 hours
Entrance Fee
Adult
45 CNY~45.0 $
Apr-Oct: 45 CNY. Nov-Mar: 35 CNY. Cable car: 140 CNY round trip. Toboggan down: 100 CNY. Most visited section
Crowd Level
Very high — crowdsHow to Get There
S2 train from Beijing North Station (1 hour, 12 CNY). Or Bus 877 from Deshengmen (2 hours, 12 CNY). Taxi: 400-500 CNY round trip.
Facilities & Services
restrooms
restaurants
cable car
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Monday07:30 — 16:00
Tuesday07:30 — 16:00
Wednesday07:30 — 16:00
Thursday07:30 — 16:00
Friday07:30 — 16:00
Saturday07:30 — 16:00
Sunday07:30 — 16:00
Note
Tickets online only. Night tours Apr-Oct
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Not accessible
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Great Wall at Badaling
Arrive early (8am) or visit in winter to avoid extreme crowds. Cable car available for 140 CNY. North side is steeper but less crowded. Bring water and snacks. Allow full day for trip from Beijing.
S2 train from Beijing North Station (1 hour, 12 CNY). Or Bus 877 from Deshengmen (2 hours, 12 CNY). Taxi: 400-500 CNY round trip.
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Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
-5°
-5°43%4 м/с
Today2°-5°
2°-5°Tomorrow1°-6°
1°-6°Thu8°-3°
8°-3°Fri3°-3°
3°-3°Sat-2°-6°
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-2°-7°
-2°-7°Mon-7°-11°
-7°-11°2°
-8°Jan
5°
-6°Feb
12°
0°Mar
20°
8°Apr
26°
14°May
30°
19°Jun
31°
22°Jul
30°
21°Aug
26°
15°Sep
19°
8°Oct
10°
0°Nov
4°
-6°Dec
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