"He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true hero." We've compiled a Great Wall travel guide for you, so be sure to save it~
1️⃣ Ticket Reservation🎫
Purchase tickets🎟️ via the "Badaling Great Wall" WeChat account. Adult tickets cost 40 yuan/person, and student tickets cost 20 yuan/person.
2️⃣ Transportation🚘
1. High-speed rail🚄: From Qinghe to Badaling Great Wall, the fare is 20 yuan, and the journey takes about 30 minutes. This is the quickest and easiest mode of transportation. (We highly recommend taking the high-speed rail.)
2. Bus🚌: Take Bus 877 from Deshengmen to Badaling Great Wall. The fare is 6 yuan, and the journey takes about 90 minutes. However, you may not be able to get a seat, so we still recommend taking the high-speed rail.
3️⃣ Luggage Storage🛅
There is a free storage area at the entrance security checkpoint. This allows you to lighten your load and pack less for the climb.
4️⃣ Great Wall Routes🏃♂️
There are 12 sections of the northern Great Wall and 7 sections of the southern Great Wall. The southern Great Wall is relatively gentler and better suited for those with average physical fitness. The northern Great Wall is more physically demanding. The Hero's Stone is located on the northern Great Wall, while the Hero's Monument is located on the southern Great Wall (both are great photo spots).
Ways to climb the wall:
1. Hike your way up according to the signs. This can be challenging for those with good physical fitness.
2. Take the cable car🚡. One-way costs 100 yuan/person, while a round-trip ticket is 140 yuan/person. You can purchase a one-way ticket first, and if you decide to take the cable car back down, you can add 40 yuan to your order.
3. Take the toboggan slide. The ticket price is 80 yuan/person.
We recommend taking the cable car up the mountain and hiking back down. It's not too tiring, and you can still enjoy the experience of climbing the Great Wall.
Recommended route: Take the northern line cable car up the mountain➡️Climb to the highest point, the North Tower➡️Walk down to the South Tower (Hero's Monument)➡️Visit Badaling Culture Street (there are many cultural and creative products)➡️Visit the Great Wall Museum (closed on Mondays). Don't miss out on this!
You can take a bus or high-speed rail back down the mountain🌟🌟
5️⃣ Tips🔔
Remember to bring your ID card🪪
1. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
2. Protect your skin from the sun. It's really hot, and it feels like the sun is right above your head.
3. Bring water and snacks to replenish your energy. You can buy them on the Great Wall, but the distance between vendors can be quite far. It's best to bring your own.
