Badaling Great Wall Half Day Private Tour

1. Beijing
   30m
   In the morning at 08:00 or 12:00 our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Beijing city area.
2. The Great Wall at Badaling
   4h · Admission ticket included
   After hotel pickup, you will be escorted to Badaling Great Wall. That part of the Great Wall is 40km from Beijing and your drive will last about 40 minutes. It would be a good chance to see the urban and suburban scenery of the Chinese capital city.
   
   Badaling Great Wall is the most famous and the best-preserved section of the Chinese Ming Dynasty Great Wall. The mountain slope is very steep and the roads are tortuous, which made it an important military stronghold in ancient time. The wall is like a strong dragon winding its way along the mountain ranges. If hiking is too much for you, cable car is available and optional. And our guide will help you buy the ticket.
3. Beijing
   45m
   Today you will also pay a visit to the Jade Carving Factory to learn about Chinese jade culture and appreciate some exquisite jade artworks.
   
   Note: If you mind visiting the jade factory, please select the no-shopping option instead.
4. Beijing
   30m
   After visiting, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Beijing city area at around 13:00 or 17:00.
   
   Special note: If you want to start your tour at different time, please leave a special requirement at the time of booking.

Pickup details

Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please advise your hotel info when booking the tour: full hotel name, under which name you book the hotel
• Please bring your passport on the touring day
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
• Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
• You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
• Not Stroller Accessible
• This half-day Badaling tour includes 1.3–2.5 km of wall hiking, 1–2 hours of walking on uneven ancient stone steps. The peak at Tower 8 (888 m) has Hero’s Slope with gradients up to 45°, worn irregular steps and no flat pathway.
• **Fitness warning**: Not suitable for guests with heart disease, severe cardiovascular issues, uncontrolled hypertension, serious chronic illnesses or limited mobility. Seniors may join with a slow pace and scheduled rest points at watchtowers; you can stop climbing early if needed. Wear sturdy non-slip sneakers. Cable car is optional at your own cost.
• Not recommended for travelers with leg problems