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Beijing｜Badaling Great Wall + Palace Museum One-day Tour without Shopping [Optional Door-to-Door Pickup/Upgrade to Independent Group/Forbidden City Explained/Check-in at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube]
Beijing｜Badaling Great Wall + Palace Museum One-day Tour without Shopping [Optional Door-to-Door Pickup/Upgrade to Independent Group/Forbidden City Explained/Check-in at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube]
Beijing｜Badaling Great Wall + Palace Museum One-day Tour without Shopping [Optional Door-to-Door Pickup/Upgrade to Independent Group/Forbidden City Explained/Check-in at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube]
Beijing｜Badaling Great Wall + Palace Museum One-day Tour without Shopping [Optional Door-to-Door Pickup/Upgrade to Independent Group/Forbidden City Explained/Check-in at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube]
Beijing｜Badaling Great Wall + Palace Museum One-day Tour without Shopping [Optional Door-to-Door Pickup/Upgrade to Independent Group/Forbidden City Explained/Check-in at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube]
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Beijing｜Badaling Great Wall + Palace Museum One-day Tour without Shopping [Optional Door-to-Door Pickup/Upgrade to Independent Group/Forbidden City Explained/Check-in at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube]

China-Shaanxi , Beijing
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Duration:1 day(s)
Guided language: 中文
Free cancellation 1 day(s) prior to experience date
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- Tour Features -
・Ancient buildings can be seen everywhere・Take the shuttle bus from Beijing to Badaling Great Wall, without having to go through the tedious transfer of buses, and easily go back and forth between important attractions・Professional tour guides will help you better understand the long history and culture behind the Forbidden City and the Great Wall・Arrange the return pick-up location near the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, and visit the beautiful night view of the National Stadium on the way－ Itinerary Information－
・Meeting time:
06:30 Hotel pick-up (optional package within the Fifth Ring Road)
08:00 Meet up at the Palace Museum
08:20 Tour of the Forbidden City Duration: about 2 hours and 30 minutes
11:00 Enjoy lunch
13:20 Visit the Badaling Great Wall Duration: about 3 hours Return information:
16:20 Gather and return
17:40 Exterior of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube (this is the disbanding point, you can visit on your own)
(Take Metro Line 8 to Olympic Center Station)
・Trip length: 10-11 hours － Attractions introduction －
・Badaling Great Wall Badaling Great Wall is located at the north entrance of Guangou Ancient Road in Jundu Mountain, Yanqing District, Beijing. It is an important part of the Great Wall, a great defense project in ancient China, and a pass of the Ming Great Wall. The Badaling Great Wall is an important outpost of Juyongguan. It was said in ancient times that "the danger of Juyong is not in the pass but in Badaling."
The Badaling section of the Ming Great Wall is called "Yuguan Natural Moat" and is one of the eight scenic spots of Juyongguan in the Ming Dynasty. The Badaling Great Wall is the earliest section of the Ming Great Wall open to tourists. The Badaling Scenic Area is mainly composed of the Badaling Great Wall. It has built modern tourism service facilities with complete functions, such as the Badaling Hotel and the China Great Wall Museum named by President Jiang Zemin.
Badaling Scenic Area is a national civilized scenic tourist area demonstration site, famous for its magnificent landscape, complete facilities and profound cultural and historical connotations. It is a world-renowned tourist destination.
・The Forbidden City, "one of the world cultural heritage and national business cards" - [Palace Museum]: The Forbidden City, also known as the "Forbidden City", was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is also the largest and most complete existing royal ancient building complex in China. The Forbidden City is magnificent in scale, well-organized in layout, exquisite in architecture, magnificent and luxurious, and houses many rare cultural relics. It is the essence of ancient Chinese architecture, culture and art.
・Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Square is located in the center of Beijing and is the largest city square in the world today. The Tiananmen Tower is located at the north end of the square, with the five-star red flag flying high above the square; the Monument to the People's Heroes stands in the center of the square; the Great Hall of the People and the National Museum of China are facing each other on the east and west sides of the square; Chairman Mao Memorial Hall and the Zhengyangmen Tower stand in the south of the square. Tiananmen Square was rated as the first of the sixteen new scenic spots in Beijing.
- Important Information -
・The fee does not include the round-trip cable car fee to Badaling (140 RMB/person). Visitors are required to pay for the ride according to their own physical strength.
・If you have a local phone number or WeChat ID, please leave it when booking. These numbers will make it easier for the tour guide to contact you.

Purchase Notice

Notes that will affect whether guests order or not. The minimum number of people in a group is 10. When the number of participants does not reach the minimum number of people in the group specified above, the tour will be canceled and an e-mail notification of cancellation will be sent one day before the departure date.
When time delays caused by force majeure factors such as traffic and weather cause the cancellation of part of the itinerary, please contact customer service and we will handle a partial refund for you. In the event of adverse weather conditions such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision will be made as to whether the tour will be canceled at 18:00 local time one day before departure, and will be notified by email at any time thereafter.
This project is not recommended for tourists who suffer from the following diseases or who should not be overly stimulated:
High blood pressure, heart disease, fear of heights, asthma, epilepsy, pregnant women. This route is a group tour for individual travelers, and the itinerary will be shared with different tourists.

Reminders

  • The tour guide will contact you by phone or text message the day before your trip, please keep your phone open

  • Free cancellation 24 hours before event

  • In the event of force majeure or extreme weather, the provider reserves the right to cancel the event. In this case, you may choose to reschedule or request a full refund.

  • Tickets for the Forbidden City officially go on sale 7 days in advance. Tickets are not guaranteed to be 100% available. Please contact customer service for details.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 1 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 0 to 0 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

FAQ

1. How long is the recommended visit duration for the Great Wall at Badaling?

A visit to the Great Wall at Badaling typically requires about 3 to 4 hours. This allows enough time to take the cable car or ski lift to the ramparts, stroll along classic routes like the Northern 8th Tower and Southern 4th Tower, admire the magnificent scenery, and take photos. If you have extra time, you can also visit the Great Wall Museum to learn more about its history and culture.

2. What are the recommended routes and main features for visiting the Great Wall at Badaling?

The Great Wall at Badaling is mainly divided into the Southern and Northern sections. The Northern section is more rugged, featuring the famous 'Hero's Climb' and the highest point, the 'Northern 8th Tower.' It offers expansive views and spectacular scenery, making it the choice for most visitors. The Southern section is relatively gentler, suitable for those with limited time or less physical stamina. Features include historical relics like watchtowers and beacon towers, as well as natural landscapes that change with the seasons.

3. Do I need to book tickets in advance to visit the Great Wall at Badaling?

Yes, advance booking for tickets to the Great Wall at Badaling is required. You can make reservations through official channels or choose travel platforms like KKday. Booking through KKday usually offers a convenient ticket purchasing service, and some packages may include private transportation and professional guided tours, saving you the hassle of planning your own transport and ticketing, ensuring smooth entry.

4. What is the estimated duration for visiting the Palace Museum?

The Palace Museum is vast, so it's recommended to allocate at least half a day, approximately 3 to 4 hours, for an in-depth visit. If you wish to admire each palace and exhibition hall more meticulously, you might need 5 to 6 hours. A typical route involves entering through the Meridian Gate, proceeding along the central axis past the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony, then to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the Hall of Union, and the Palace of Earthly Tranquility, finally exiting through the Gate of Divine Might.

5. What are the convenient transportation options to the Palace Museum if I choose to go independently?

If you opt to visit the Palace Museum independently, you can take the Beijing subway or bus. After exiting at Tiananmen East or Tiananmen West stations on Subway Line 1, you can walk to the Meridian Gate. Several bus routes also stop near Tiananmen, with a short walk required after alighting. Please note that the Meridian Gate is the sole entrance to the Palace Museum.

6. Are there any free admission days or special ticket policies for the Palace Museum?

The Palace Museum currently does not have regular free admission days. All visitors are required to purchase tickets for entry. For specific groups, such as minors or during certain festivals, there may be limited preferential policies, but a full free admission is generally not offered. It is recommended to check the latest official ticketing information in advance when planning your trip.

7. What kind of explanations do guides provide when visiting the Great Wall at Badaling and the Palace Museum?

Professional guides offer detailed explanations of historical background, cultural stories, and architectural features during visits to the Great Wall at Badaling and the Palace Museum. They share official historical accounts and interesting anecdotes, helping visitors gain a deeper understanding of the charm of these world heritage sites. They typically use wireless headsets to ensure all group members can clearly hear the explanations.

8. What rules or restrictions should be observed when visiting the Palace Museum?

When visiting the Palace Museum, please be mindful of protecting the cultural relics. Touching, climbing on buildings, or writing on walls is prohibited. Smoking is not allowed within the premises, and photography or the use of flash is forbidden in some exhibition halls. Please do not bring dangerous items inside. Additionally, the Palace Museum implements one-way traffic; entry is usually through the Meridian Gate and exit through the Gate of Divine Might. Please follow the directions.

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