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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2007

Badaling-Mutianyu Great Wall

八达岭—慕田峪长城旅游区

Beijing, Beijing★ 4.7Designated 2007·40.3598°N, 116.0204°E

Ticket Price

Badaling: Peak CNY 45/Off-peak CNY 35; Mutianyu: CNY 45 (cable car one-way CNY 100/round-trip CNY 120 extra)

Duration

4 to 6 hours

Rating

4.7 / 5.0

Designated

2007

About Badaling-Mutianyu Great Wall

The Badaling-Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, represents one of the most spectacular and well-preserved portions of this ancient fortification. Stretching across rugged mountain terrain north of Beijing, these two sections offer visitors breathtaking panoramic views and a tangible connection to over 2,000 years of Chinese military history.

Highlights

Two of the most famous restored sections of the Great Wall; highlights include monumental watchtowers, steep ramparts, and panoramic ridges. Badaling is the iconic section; Mutianyu is quieter with lush scenery.

Suggested Route

For Badaling, take the cable car or walk up from the North Gate and hike the north section; for Mutianyu, ride the cable car then descend via toboggan; allow half a day per section.

Food & Lodging

Try local farmhouse dishes (stewed chicken, wild vegetables) near the sites; stay in Beijing or Huairou/Mutianyu guesthouses.

Facilities

Cable cars, restrooms, restaurants, souvenir shops, and shuttle buses from parking; wheelchair access limited to base areas. Signage in Chinese and English.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

How to Buy Tickets

Passport booking guide for Badaling & Mutianyu Great Wall · verified 2026-08-16

⏰ When to book

Can usually be booked a few days ahead, but weekends sell out. Book at least 2 days in advance in peak season.

🛂 Passport requirement

Real-name booking with passport. Entry by passport scan or QR code.

🎟️ Where to book

OFFICIAL

Official (WeChat mini-program '长城内外') — Official booking, best price.

OTA

Klook ↗ — Includes cable-car bundles; English checkout.

💡 Tip: Mutianyu is less crowded than Badaling. Cable car + toboggan bundle saves time.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

Badaling: Peak season (Apr-Oct) 6:30-16:30; Off-season 7:30-16:00. Mutianyu: Peak season 7:30-18:00; Off-season 8:00-17:00.

Getting There

Badaling: HSR from Beijing North/Qinghe to Badaling Changcheng Station (~30 min) or S2 line; ~60 km NW of Beijing; ~80 km from Capital Airport. Mutianyu: shuttle bus from Beijing (~1.5h); ~70 km NE of Beijing.

Reservation

Advance reservation via official WeChat 'Badaling Great Wall' (Badaling) and 'Mutianyu Great Wall' (Mutianyu); on-site tickets limited.

Ticket Price

Badaling: Peak CNY 45 (≈ $6.3)/Off-peak CNY 35 (≈ $4.9); Mutianyu: CNY 45 (≈ $6.3) (cable car one-way CNY 100 (≈ $14)/round-trip CNY 120 (≈ $17) extra)

Address

Beijing City Yanqing District Badaling Town

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

八达岭—慕田峪长城旅游区

八达岭: 北京市延庆区八达岭镇；慕田峪: 北京市怀柔区渤海镇慕田峪村

Beijing City Yanqing District Badaling Town

40.3598, 116.0204

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