Recently, many friends are thinking that it’s a new year again, and they want to take advantage of the few days of rest during the Spring Festival to have some fun and relax. Where is a good place to go? I think the Badaling Great Wall is a good choice. It has beautiful scenery to enjoy and you can also feel the weight of history. Today, I will talk about the specific travel guide for a self-guided tour of the Badaling Great Wall.
1. Ticket Price and Opening Hours
1.1. Ticket Price
Badaling Great Wall Adult Ticket: 35 yuan
Badaling Great Wall Student Ticket: 17.5 yuan
Minors, seniors aged 60 or above, active military personnel, disabled persons, and fire rescue personnel are free of charge.
1.2. Opening Hours
Peak season: April 1 to October 31 every year, open from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Off-season: November 1 to March 31 of the following year, open from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
2. Self-guided Tour Transportation Guide
2.1. Self-driving
You can choose the G6 Beijing-Tibet Expressway or the G7 Beijing-Li Expressway to reach the scenic spot. Follow the scenic spot’s traffic signs and the instructions of staff to park your vehicle in the designated parking lot. Then, transfer to a free shuttle bus to enter the scenic spot.
2.2. Public Transportation
You can choose buses 919, 880, and 877 to reach the scenic spot. You can also take the suburban S2 line and the Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway to reach the scenic spot.
2.3. Scenic Spot Direct Bus
Departure Time: 9:00 AM every day during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival
Return Time: 3:30 PM of the same day
Starting Station: Exit C of National Library Subway Station
Return Bus Stop: Badaling Scenic Spot Great Wall Bookstore
Round-trip fare: 80 yuan
These three are the most common modes of transportation. If you are close to the Badaling Great Wall or prefer a comfortable environment, it is best to choose self-driving.
Self-driving provides you with your own independent space and is more convenient. Public transportation is more suitable for solo travelers.
3. Travel Route Choice Guide
3.1. Route One
Ascend the wall – West platform North Gate Lock and Key – North First Floor – Yuan Chonghuan statue – North entrance to East platform Juyongguan Outer Garrison – Watch the Wangjing Stone – Watch the State Guest Reception Room – West platform – North First to Fourth Floor – Return on the same path.
3.2. Route Two
Ascend the wall – West platform North Gate Lock and Key – North First Floor – Yuan Chonghuan statue – North Second to Eighth Floor, Good Man Slope – Take a commemorative photo at the Good Man Stele, return on the same path or take the cable car down.
3.3. Route Three
Ascend the wall – West platform North Gate Lock and Key – North First Floor – Yuan Chonghuan statue – North Second to Eighth Floor, Good Man Slope – Take a commemorative photo at the Good Man Stele – North Ninth to Twelfth Floor – Visit the Bear Garden, return along the back mountain to enjoy the scenery.
Generally speaking, if you don’t have any special requirements or other attractions to check in, these three routes are sufficient.
Of course, travel is most important for your own enjoyment. You can decide how long to walk based on your physical condition. Don’t overdo it.
The Badaling Great Wall is 7,600 meters long. You can also choose to view the South Great Wall. You don’t have to follow these three routes to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
The South Great Wall has fewer tourists. If you have enough stamina, you can prioritize climbing the South Great Wall. This can help you avoid crowded conditions.
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