Frequently Asked Questions about Visiting Badaling Great Wall
Learning Everything You Need To Know Before Your Visit To Badaling
1. Must Badaling Great Wall Tickets be Bought Online?
Tickets may be purchased online up to seven days in advance. The process for visitors also includes showing a passport that matches tickets before entering. Visitors may also purchase tickets on-site with a valid passport.
There are two main ways of getting your Badaling tickets — buying tickets online through the official website and WeChat mini program. Unfortunately, the website has no English version. If you cannot read Chinese, using Google TranslateIt helps a lot. In addition, you need to provide a China mobile number or a WeChat account to register, and Alipay (Zhifubao), WeChat or a UnionPay card to pay.
2. Badaling Online Tickets: Is it True that You Can Only Buy them 7 Days in Advance?
Yes, as of Sept 20th, 2019, visitors to the Badaling section of The Great Wall need to buy tickets online. Advanced ticketing is designed to reduce wait times at the gate and avoid turning visitors away if the capacity limit is exceeded. However, on-site ticket sales remain available as long as travelers show a valid passport.
3. How Long does it Take to Reach the Badaling Great Wall?
Taking a tour bus from Tiananmen East to Badaling takes approximately three hours. Direct bus routes usually take 1–1.5 hours followed by a 10- to 15-minute walk after drop-off. Free shuttles are available after drop-off.
4. Is the Badaling Great Wall Bus Stop to Cable Car Station Walkable?
YES. visitors can generally walk from the bus drop-off point to the cable car station in about 10–15 minutes.
5. How Long Would it Take and How Much Would it Cost to Visit the Badaling Great Wall?
The drive time from Beijing Airport to the Badaling Great Wall generally takes 2.5 hours, depending on traffic. Visitors going to the Badaling Great Wall also enjoys excellent public transportation and may shorten travel time. A non-stop bus ride can cost only a few dollars.
6. Badaling Bus 919 vs 877: When is the “Rush Hour” for the Morning Busses?
Visitors who prefer to expedite their visit to the Badaling Great Wall are advised to take Bus 877. This is considered to the more direct route with Bus 919 making frequent local stops.
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