Beijing Badaling Great Wall + Summer Palace + Yuanmingyuan Day Tour｜Pure Fun without Shopping｜Climb the Great Wall, Visit Royal Gardens, Listen to Historical Stories
Optional door-to-door pick-up service makes travel more convenient and comfortable. Check in at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube on the return trip.
Reasonable routes, experienced tour guides, professional drivers, and high-quality and enthusiastic service to every tourist.
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Private tour, Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point, Hotel transfer |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Meal arrangement | Arrange yourself |
| Additional service & facility | Transfer included |
| Sightseeing type | Historic site tour |
| Transport | Charter car, Bus tour |
Product Info
Purchase Notice
Includes first-entry tickets to Badaling Great Wall, Summer Palace and Old Summer Palace.
The Great Wall does not include round-trip cable car fees (RMB: 140 yuan/person). If you need it, you can inform the tour guide to buy it for you.
The Summer Palace does not include the cost of a boat cruise around the lake (RMB: 120 yuan/person). If you need it, please inform the tour guide to buy it for you.
Number of individual tourists in a group: about 45 people in peak season, self-gathering/door-to-door pick-up within the Fifth Ring Road, the number of packages is based on the number of people traveling; the number of VIP groups is 1, which is the total price of the tour.
Age Restriction: This route is quite strenuous, so please make sure you are in good health and suitable for travel. If there are people aged 70 or above among the travelers, they must be accompanied by at least one relative or friend aged 18 to 69. Thank you for your understanding.
For safety reasons, minors under 18 years old need to be accompanied by at least one adult passenger.
For safety reasons, this product does not accept reservations from pregnant women. Please understand.
This activity is not recommended for those who suffer from the following diseases or are not suitable for over-stimulation:
High blood pressure, heart disease, acrophobia, asthma, epilepsy.
This route is a joint group tour for travel agencies, not an independent group tour for KKDAY members. Under the premise of ensuring the promised service content and standards remain unchanged, customers will be combined with guests from other travel agencies into one team and the itinerary may be arranged in a unified manner. Please be careful if you mind.
Reminders
Please confirm whether the group will be formed before 17:00 one day before the trip. If the number of people is not reached, the trip will be cancelled.
Please provide effective communication methods: Chinese phone number, WeChat ID, email address.
The tour guide will contact you by phone/text/WeChat/email before 22:00 one day before the tour to confirm the tour arrangements for the next day. Please keep the reserved contact information open and check it in time. If you are not contacted within the time limit, please notify the online customer service.
During a group trip, you are not allowed to leave the group early or midway. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be deemed to be abandoned by you and no fees will be refunded. Tourists are responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving the group. Please understand.
During the trip, if force majeure causes the scenic spot/venue to be unable to be played/visited normally, the service staff can cancel or replace the scenic spot/venue according to the actual situation after reaching an agreement with you, or the service staff can refund the fee on site according to the ticket price in the travel product (the refund is not based on the listed price of the scenic spot/venue). Please understand.
During the peak tourist season or other special circumstances, the departure time of the trip may be advanced or slightly delayed (the specific departure time is subject to the notification of the service staff). Please be prepared in advance. Thank you for your understanding.
During the actual trip of this product, without reducing the number of attractions/venues and with your consent, the service staff may make appropriate adjustments to your itinerary based on weather, traffic and other conditions (such as adjusting the order of touring/visiting attractions/venues, changing the meeting time, etc.) to ensure a smooth trip.
In case of bad weather or other force majeure factors, the park may delay or change the operation time of the amusement facilities or the performance time without prior notice, or even cancel some projects and performances. Due to bad weather affecting equipment failure, downtime, performance cancellation, the travel agency will do its best to assist you in handling the change. If there is a price difference, the excess will be refunded and the shortfall will be supplemented.
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
- 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
Badaling is highly restored and easily accessible, making it popular with large tour groups. It offers broad walkways and various facilities. Mutianyu is slightly less crowded, known for its beautiful natural scenery and more original sections of the wall. It also provides a cable car, chairlift, and toboggan ride for a fun descent.
Visitors typically need about 2 to 4 hours to explore the main sections of the Badaling Great Wall. This includes time for walking, taking photos, and utilizing the cable car or pulley systems if desired. Remember to account for travel time to and from Beijing, which can add several hours to your total trip.
Badaling Great Wall is one of the most popular sections, so it can get very crowded, especially on weekends, public holidays, and during peak morning hours. To avoid the largest crowds, consider visiting on a weekday, arriving right when it opens, or going in the late afternoon. Off-season travel also generally sees fewer visitors.
Badaling Great Wall is popular due to its historical significance, extensive restoration, and excellent accessibility. It offers well-preserved sections of the wall, impressive watchtowers, and commanding views, making it easy for first-time visitors to experience the grandeur of this ancient wonder. Its well-developed tourist facilities also contribute to its appeal.
From Beijing city center, common transportation options to Badaling Great Wall include organized day tours that often include door-to-door pick-up, private car services, or combining public transportation. Organized tours often offer convenience, including comfortable transport and an experienced guide, making the journey hassle-free.
Yes, visitors can reach Badaling Great Wall by public transport. The most common public bus is Express Bus 877 from Deshengmen Bus Terminal. Alternatively, the S2 train line runs from Huangtudian Station to Badaling Station. Both options require some walking after arrival at the respective stations to reach the Great Wall entrance.
The Summer Palace is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design and holds immense historical significance as the best-preserved imperial garden in China. It served as a lavish summer retreat for emperors and empresses of the Qing Dynasty, particularly Empress Dowager Cixi, reflecting the opulent lifestyle and political intricacies of the late imperial era.
Yuanmingyuan, or the Old Summer Palace, showcases a unique blend of traditional Chinese imperial garden art and grand European-style palaces. Although largely in ruins, visitors can still explore the remains of the Western Mansions (Xiyang Lou), which feature Baroque fountains and architectural elements, offering a glimpse into the fusion of East and West garden design during the Qing Dynasty.
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