Climb the Great Wall at Badaling and look far ahead!

It is no exaggeration to say that autumn is definitely the most beautiful season in Beijing. Autumn is crisp, the weather is getting colder, the leaves are turning yellow and red, and it is the most comfortable time to climb the Great Wall.

Please keep this nanny-level tour guide of Badaling Great Wall. You must climb the Great Wall once in autumn.

01 Badaling Great Wall

Badaling Great Wall is a national 5A-level tourist attraction located at the north entrance of Guangou Ancient Road, Jundushan, Yanqing District, Beijing, and an important part of the Ming Great Wall. ‌

As a pass of the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty, Badaling Great Wall is an important outpost of Juyongguan. It was called "the danger of Juyong lies in Badaling" in ancient times. It is famous for its precipitousness and is known as "one of the nine blockages in the world", which is the essence of the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty. ‌

The walls, watchtowers and ancient cannons of the Great Wall constitute a unique landscape, especially the eighth floor of the North, which is the best place to overlook the panoramic view of the Great Wall.

As the earliest scenic spot in China, the Badaling Great Wall has perfect tourist facilities, providing tourists with a convenient tour experience. ‌‌

The Badaling Great Wall has a total length of 3,741 meters. It is tall and solid, with dense enemy buildings. The wall twists and turns like a dragon with the trend of the mountain peak.

02 mode of transportation

There are several modes of transportation to the Badaling Great Wall:

1. The high-speed train is the fastest way to reach the Badaling Great Wall. It takes about half an hour to get there from Beijing North Railway Station or Qinghe Station, but the tickets and seats are limited, so you need to grab tickets and wait in advance. ‌

2. Bus is an economical choice. Bus No.877 starts from Deshengmen and goes straight to Badaling Great Wall, but it takes a long time on the road and may encounter traffic congestion. ‌

3. The S2 train is suitable for tourists who want to enjoy the scenery along the way, but the timetable is unstable, and the urban area stands at Huangtudian, which is far away. ‌

4. The Badaling Great Wall Tourist Dedicated Line provides direct service. Bus stops to and from 80 yuan (excluding tickets for the Great Wall). You can search for [Bus stops] on WeChat WeChat official account and enter the lower left corner to place an order directly.

Of course, you can also go by car.

03 means of transportation in the scenic spot

ropeway

Cableway fare: round trip ticket to 140 yuan/single trip ticket to 100 yuan/free for children under 1.2m.

The lower station of Badaling North Clue Road starts from the inner end of Guntiangou parking lot, and the upper station reaches "Haohanpo" on the eighth floor of the North Great Wall. As the first single-line circulating detachable passenger ropeway in new China, visitors can take the North Clue Road for 8 minutes to reach the "Haohanpo".

You can climb the highest peak of Badaling Great Wall by cableway, and you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. You can look up at the beacon tower of the Ming Great Wall which is close at hand, and look at the Haidong Peak in the suburbs of Beijing.

Climbing the Great Wall by taking the northern clue road can quickly climb the heroic slope, the highest peak of Badaling Great Wall, which is suitable for people going to the North Great Wall, but it is not recommended for those who are afraid of heights and have chronic hypertension.

cable car

Cable car fare: round trip ticket to 140 yuan/single trip ticket to 100 yuan/free for children under 1.2m.

The next stop of the Badaling ground cable car starts from the opposite of Zhan Tianyou Memorial Hall, and goes up to the south fourth floor, the best viewing spot of Badaling Great Wall, which is the highest place of Nanfeng Great Wall.

The car adopts panoramic skylight, which has remarkable sightseeing effect and the highest running speed is 8 meters per second. It is also the only ground cable car line in North China, and will provide visitors with a brand-new sightseeing experience.

pulley

Pulley fare: round-trip ticket to 60 yuan/one-way ticket to 30 yuan/one person (there is an age limit, and the elderly and children can't sit).

The Great Wall Pulley is a flat car with a track, which slides down by gravity. There is a joystick in front to brake and control its speed. People sit on it and it is open.

04 Matters needing attention in climbing the Great Wall

Due to the steep Badaling Great Wall and strong ultraviolet rays in autumn, please take a look at the following precautions before going.

1. Try to go into battle lightly and bring more drinking water, hats and small bags.

2. Wear flat shoes or sports shoes, and never climb in high heels.

3. Older people and children need to be accompanied. It is recommended to take a cable car to save physical strength and see the beautiful scenery that can't be seen at the foot of the mountain.