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Part of the Great Wall of China built during the Ming Dynasty & rising on a mountain to 3,282 feet.
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A must visit for any tourist in China, it is one of the marvelous feat of the mankind. It really is so wonderful and splendid. And since I went in the final week of December, it was freezing cold with gusty winds. So if you’re going during the winter months, make sure you’re well prepared with warm clothes, cap, gloves and good shoes. There are various points from where you can ascend the Great Wall and badaling was one of the best as I heard.
A must visit historical spot for every tourist to Beijing. We planned the visit during the off peak season, thus everything was smooth and easy.
Taking the car from Beijing to the Badaling took us about 90 minutes, it all depends on the traffic condition. Although it is during winter, we were so lucky to have sunny weather.
For visitors with elderly and kids, or health disabilities, it is advised to take the cable car. There is still a short climb to the peak of Badaling Great wall but it was manageable for most healthy people. It is a very steep climb.
It is very crowded at the peak, but worth it to pay a visit. You can have a nice view of the surrounding and see the Great wall extend far into the mountainous area. It is a magnificent view and touched to realize that the ancient Chinese spent thousands of years building this wall preventing the intruder from the north.
The best photo spot isn't at the peak but a trench of a great wall nearby. It has a great view under the morning sun.
Taking the cable car will help to save you a lot of time and you will be able to complete the visit to the top within an hour or less. But if you would like to enjoy the full experience of Great wall climb, I believe you can enjoy more on foot.
Taking the car from Beijing to the Badaling took us about 90 minutes, it all depends on the traffic condition. Although it is during winter, we were so lucky to have sunny weather.
For visitors with elderly and kids, or health disabilities, it is advised to take the cable car. There is still a short climb to the peak of Badaling Great wall but it was manageable for most healthy people. It is a very steep climb.
It is very crowded at the peak, but worth it to pay a visit. You can have a nice view of the surrounding and see the Great wall extend far into the mountainous area. It is a magnificent view and touched to realize that the ancient Chinese spent thousands of years building this wall preventing the intruder from the north.
The best photo spot isn't at the peak but a trench of a great wall nearby. It has a great view under the morning sun.
Taking the cable car will help to save you a lot of time and you will be able to complete the visit to the top within an hour or less. But if you would like to enjoy the full experience of Great wall climb, I believe you can enjoy more on foot.
I get to Badaling by highspeed train.
Indeed, this solution is very conveninent. Only 20_30 minutes by train from Beijing North train station or from Qinghe Train station (but you have to come to Train station to buy ticket directly, no only purchase. You should buy a little bit in advance to secure your seat cause many tourists).
When you get our of Badaling station, you see a parking for big buses along a hill. Up of Hill is Cable Cars, Down of Hill is Ground Cars (its a cable cars as well, but for 40_50 people by cable). For tickets, its a separated tickets of 2 entry (entry of great wall and entry of cable-ground cars) you can purchase directly in the ticket offices, so no need to book in advance (like KLook, its very difficult to exchange the e-confirmation to physical ticket, nobody speaks english).
For cable cars, it could suspend when there is windy (not stable journey of cars).
Great wall is pretty amazing as you already know. But there are many winds as well, so if temparature is low, you should bring extra clothes.
There are almost no restaurant out of cable stations, prepare some food and drinks.
For my experience, it is very crowded in the morning till noon (many local tourist comes by group with big buses), so it could be smart if you visit it after 1pm.
Indeed, its not as complicated as Beijing tourist points where you have to book.
Indeed, this solution is very conveninent. Only 20_30 minutes by train from Beijing North train station or from Qinghe Train station (but you have to come to Train station to buy ticket directly, no only purchase. You should buy a little bit in advance to secure your seat cause many tourists).
When you get our of Badaling station, you see a parking for big buses along a hill. Up of Hill is Cable Cars, Down of Hill is Ground Cars (its a cable cars as well, but for 40_50 people by cable). For tickets, its a separated tickets of 2 entry (entry of great wall and entry of cable-ground cars) you can purchase directly in the ticket offices, so no need to book in advance (like KLook, its very difficult to exchange the e-confirmation to physical ticket, nobody speaks english).
For cable cars, it could suspend when there is windy (not stable journey of cars).
Great wall is pretty amazing as you already know. But there are many winds as well, so if temparature is low, you should bring extra clothes.
There are almost no restaurant out of cable stations, prepare some food and drinks.
For my experience, it is very crowded in the morning till noon (many local tourist comes by group with big buses), so it could be smart if you visit it after 1pm.
Indeed, its not as complicated as Beijing tourist points where you have to book.
I visited the place in October 2023, with amazing views and a few tourists. I took the subway from Lama temple station to Jishuitan station and followed the signs to bus 877 that took me to the main entrance in Badaling. The bus is 12 yuan one way with cash and 6 with Alipay. I walked 15-20 minutes from the entrance and followed the sign for funicular, not the cable car( most tourists go up with the cable car and that section is packed). There was no line, they accepted all kinds of payments, passport required, 140 yuan both ways for funicular and 40 yuan for entrance. When you get up walk first to the right up to the seventh tower where the wall ends for tourists. Then walk back as much as you want, This section was not touristy at all, I have pictures that just 3 tourists are on the long stretch of the wall😊
Awesome place to see the wall. I went at night and there were spectacular light shows, exhibitions, nice restaurants near the entrance. I hiked up to 4th level on North side, was really challenging but great experience. Amazed on how such a big thing can be constructed many centuries ago ans still standing strong and majestic. Ho liao oh CHina.
The climb is not easy one would think of. Go slow from the start as I went too fast up initially and had trembling feet soon after reaching the next point.
Words can't describe the feeling I had when I went here. I was truly besides myself. The Great Wall of China was always a childhood dream of mine to visit and till this day, I can't believe I came here. Personal feelings aside, its totally worth coming. And between us, you can go beyond the perimeters and go to the "Wild Great Wall" but that's a hint for you to figure out.
I will say I came here in the very beginning of 2020 and came SUPER early. I was one of the first people there and THANK GOD. Because despite it being cold as can be, many people and school children came out. I highly recommend coming super early, spend some time and leave a little after the crowds have settled in.
Regardless though, its truly amazing. I will also say, prepared to get in some cardio because some of the incline can be STEEP and there's lots of walking to do.
Absolutely recommend coming here whether its touristic or not.
PROS:
-Amazing, surreal
-The scale and history is wild
-There is a train from Beijing that can get you to Baldaling very fast
CONS:
-Can get SUPER crowded so if you can't handle crowds, be prepared. Chinese crowds are DIFFERENT.
-If you're not physically fit, you may have a difficult time and may not be so fun for you
I will say I came here in the very beginning of 2020 and came SUPER early. I was one of the first people there and THANK GOD. Because despite it being cold as can be, many people and school children came out. I highly recommend coming super early, spend some time and leave a little after the crowds have settled in.
Regardless though, its truly amazing. I will also say, prepared to get in some cardio because some of the incline can be STEEP and there's lots of walking to do.
Absolutely recommend coming here whether its touristic or not.
PROS:
-Amazing, surreal
-The scale and history is wild
-There is a train from Beijing that can get you to Baldaling very fast
CONS:
-Can get SUPER crowded so if you can't handle crowds, be prepared. Chinese crowds are DIFFERENT.
-If you're not physically fit, you may have a difficult time and may not be so fun for you
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