It’s almost the New Year, and many of you are starting to take vacations. A lot of you are looking to make the most of your time off and have your sights set on Badaling Great Wall in Beijing. Badaling Great Wall is truly a sight to behold, with its stunning scenery and rich historical and cultural background. So, how do you buy tickets to Badaling Great Wall and how do you make the most of your trip? Today, I will give you a detailed explanation.
1. Ticket Reservation Guide
1.1 Reservation Method
Visitors can make a real-name reservation by following the “Great Wall Inside and Outside Tourism” WeChat official account, the “Badaling Great Wall” WeChat official account, or by logging onto the official website of the Badaling Great Wall Scenic Area or the “Great Wall Inside and Outside” online ticketing system.
To ensure the health and safety of visitors, the scenic area will control the flow of visitors at 75% of its maximum capacity.
1.2 Upper Limit of Reservation Numbers
Peak Season:
Reservations are divided into two time slots per day. The morning slot is from 6:30 to 12:30, with a maximum of 29,250 visitors allowed. The afternoon slot is from 12:31 to 16:30, with a maximum of 19,500 visitors allowed.
Off-peak Season:
Reservations are divided into two time slots per day. The morning slot is from 7:30 to 12:30, with a maximum of 28,676 visitors allowed. The afternoon slot is from 12:31 to 16:00, with a maximum of 20,074 visitors allowed.
2. Ticket Prices
Badaling Great Wall Adult Ticket: 35 yuan
Badaling Great Wall Student Ticket: 17.5 yuan
Minors, seniors over 60 years old, active military personnel, disabled individuals, and fire rescue personnel are exempt from paying for tickets.
3. Travel Guide
3.1 Best Viewing Spots
Generally speaking, the best viewing spot of a scenic spot is the highest point. Badaling Great Wall is no exception.
The highest point of Badaling Great Wall, which is also the highest point in elevation, is located at the North 8th Tower. This is also a gateway to the wall and is very convenient.
This spot is also known as the “Sunrise Terrace,” where you can overlook the entire Badaling Great Wall.
3.2 Cable Cars
Badaling Great Wall is 7,600 meters long. It takes about three hours to hike the entire wall on foot.
If you find it tiring and don’t want to hike the whole way, you can choose to take the cable car. This is a convenient and effortless way to enjoy the scenery.
Cable cars are available at the South 4th Tower and North 8th Tower, both of which are gateways to the wall. This makes it very convenient.
3.3 Nearby Restaurants
There are many restaurants near Badaling Great Wall, including a food street with many options.
If you prefer a quiet setting, you can choose Badaling Hotel (a foreign-related hotel). If you prefer snacks, you can visit the food street. If you prefer burgers, there is a KFC for your selection.
Overall, Badaling Great Wall is an excellent place to visit.
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