Badaling Great Wall Ticket Booking

Beijing, China

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

2 to 6 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Discover a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Wonder of the World—and enjoy a stress-free visiting experience—when you book advance tickets to the Great Wall of China. Guarantee your entry to this in-demand highlight before you travel, and make your own way to the Wall at a time that suits you best. Upon entry, enjoy free time to explore the wall, with the option to add-on cable car rides.

Pre-book tickets to Badaling Great Wall to guarantee your admission
This self-led touring experience is perfect for independent travelers
Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace
Upgrade to add on a one-way or round-trip ride on the cable car

What's Included

Admission Ticket for Badaling Great Wall.
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.
IMPORTANT: Free for kids under 120cm (entrance & cable car). No need to exchange or buy ticket.

NO guide service
NO transportation
NO cable car ride if you book the entrance ticket only.

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

The Great Wall at Badaling, Badaling, Yanqing District, Beijing 102112 China

What To Expect

The Great Wall at Badaling

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.4

based on 36 reviews

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Great experience

VictoriaTerese_K, Apr 2026

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 Host, Apr 2026

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

Watch out!! We were not allowed to enter the Great wall with their tickets!

Aleksandra_C, Jun 2025

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 Host, Jul 2025

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,

Excellent experience...

Konstantinos_C, Mar 2025

Excellent experience totally worthy it very helpful i recommend it 100% i enjoy booking with viator.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Dear respected guest, Thank you for your valuable review. We are truly honored to be a supplier for Viator, and we're glad to hear that our service has contributed positively to your trip. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at any time if you need any further assistance or have any questions. We're always here to help. Best regards,

Waste time, e tickets doesn’t work!

BeeBee_O, Jul 2024

The e tickets issued in this booking is pretty much useless. I still have to go to the ticket counter to exchange for a physical paper ticket. Badaling Great Wall entry system isn’t that advance yet, it only uses paper ticket entry, hence this booking is not convenient at all. I suggest best to go with tour group with guide that will help purchase tickets for you and give you valid advices on hiking the wall. And Badaling has the most number of visitors among all Great Wall sites…so don’t gives yourself extra inconvenience and unnecessary waste of time of extra queuing

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear Mr. Bee Bee Oh, We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that you may have encountered. For our esteemed visitors who possess both entrance tickets and cable car tickets, the QR codes are provided for each, which typically function seamlessly in the majority of instances. However, occasionally, the QR code scanning machines may encounter technical difficulties. In such cases, visitors need to exchange for paper ones. We deeply regret the unpleasant experience this has caused and have promptly contacted Badaling in the hope that the problem could be fixed soon. Nonetheless, we sincerely hope that this has not dampened your overall travel experience and wish you a future filled with delightful and unforgettable journeys. Best regards.

Everthing went smoothly

Fabian_B, Jun 2024

everything was wonderful! Easy ticket booking, just go there with your passport (preferably by express train) and admire a wonder of the world

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Dear Valued Customer, It is indeed gratifying to hear that you savored the breathtaking vistas of the Great Wall, and we're thrilled that pre-booking your tickets enhanced your sightseeing experience. We sincerely hope to have the privilege of serving you again in the future. Best regards.

Badaling great wall

Cathy_S, Feb 2024

It was really nice. We unfortunately went on the coldest day of the week. It was like -6 degrees. But the wall is so challenging that you don't feel the cold if you keep moving. But I would recommend going on a less snowy day though the scenery was stunning with the snow. The ways get slippery by time. Sometimes the way is so steep you need to hold onto something. And if it's too wet, it can be hard. All in all good experience. I would recommend but be prepared that it's a challenging route.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Cathy_S, thank you for taking time to share your travel experience with us! It gives us a big thrill to see you enjoy your Great Wall trip! And we are always here to help you with travel problems. We look forward to serving you on your next trip. Best regards.

Nice experience, you should definitely do!

Nadia_S, Jul 2025

The wall is a beautiful experience, definitely worth it. It is not easy to exchange your paper ticket for a real ticket that you can enter. We've had to search. Eventually you had to go through the Securitas at the cable car and there was a ticket office. It was also very busy in the beginning, a little further you have a better view and it is less crowded.

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Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Nadia_S， Thank you for sharing your experience at the Great Wall! We’re glad you enjoyed your visit. Your feedback really helps us improve our service for future guests. If you need assistance with future bookings, feel free to reach out. Safe travels! Best regards.

When I arrived they told me...

Adrian_E, Jun 2025

When I arrived I was told that the cablebus was not included and I had to pay again.

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Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear Adrian_E, We're sorry for the confusion during your visit. Please note that the entrance ticket you booked with us does not include the cable car ride. For this product, we clearly offer three options: Entrance Ticket only Entrance Ticket + Single-way Cable Car Entrance Ticket + Round-way Cable Car We hope this clarifies the matter, and we appreciate your understanding. Should you need further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Best regards,

Biglietti validi

Stefano_E, Nov 2024

Biglietti validi, come da istruzioni bisogna andare prima alla biglietteria e convertire i biglietti elettronici con biglietti cartacei. Tutto molto semplice e spiegato nelle istruzioni. Consigliato.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Dear valued customer, Thank you for your review. We wish you a great day at Badaling Great Wall, and we hope all of your trip is filled with happiness. Please contact us at any time if needed. Best regards,

Lopen beter dan kabelbaan

vanessa_k, Oct 2024

Prachtig stuk Chinese muur. Als je niet met de kabelbaan omhoog gaat maar bij de andere ingang kan je een mooie route lopen en aan het einde zit dan nog een uitgang (die is niet aangegeven van tevoren) sommige stukken vooral bij de kabelbaan zijn erg druk als je doorloopt wordt het steeds rustiger

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Dear valued customer, Thank you for your review. We hope you enjoyed exploring the Great Wall and other tourist attractions in Beijing. May your China trip be filled with joy. Please feel free to contact us if you need any information or assistance. Best regards,