How much is a ticket to Badaling Great Wall?

Adult, peak season (Apr 1–Oct 31): CNY 40. Adult, off-season (Nov 1–Mar 31): CNY 35. Discount ticket: CNY 20 peak / CNY 17.5 off-season. Minors under 18, seniors 60+, disabled visitors: Free with valid ID.

Do I need to book Badaling Great Wall in advance?

The official Beijing page lists on-site purchase; check the attraction’s current channel before travelling. Bring a passport for the free-admission checks.

What is not included in the Badaling Great Wall ticket?

The cable car and shuttle bus are not included in the entry ticket. Check the official page for the full inclusion list before paying.

Beijing · Great Wall · checked 2026-10-22

Badaling Great Wall tickets

The most visited and most accessible Great Wall section from Beijing. The ticket covers entry; the cable car and shuttle are separate.

By Charlie Simmon, Founder and editor · Reviewed 22 October 2026

Prices

Badaling Great Wall ticket prices
Ticket	Price	Note
Adult, peak season (Apr 1–Oct 31)	CNY 40	—
Adult, off-season (Nov 1–Mar 31)	CNY 35	—
Discount ticket	CNY 20 peak / CNY 17.5 off-season	—
Minors under 18, seniors 60+, disabled visitors	Free with valid ID	—

Checked against the official source on 2026-10-22. The official page wins if it disagrees with this table.

Booking and visiting

Official price source: Official Beijing ticketing page ↗
Attraction website: www.badaling.cn ↗
How to book: The official Beijing page lists on-site purchase; check the attraction’s current channel before travelling. Bring a passport for the free-admission checks.
Opening hours: Peak season 06:30–16:30; off-season 07:30–16:00. Check the official page for the date.
Closed: Open daily; check the official page for weather closures.
Last verified: 2026-10-22

Before you book

The cable car and shuttle bus are not included in the entry ticket.
The official page lists separate peak and off-season prices; April 1 and November 1 are the changeover dates.
Badaling is the busiest section. Go early or choose Mutianyu if you want a quieter walk.

Questions

How much is a ticket to Badaling Great Wall?: Adult, peak season (Apr 1–Oct 31): CNY 40. Adult, off-season (Nov 1–Mar 31): CNY 35. Discount ticket: CNY 20 peak / CNY 17.5 off-season. Minors under 18, seniors 60+, disabled visitors: Free with valid ID.
Do I need to book Badaling Great Wall in advance?: The official Beijing page lists on-site purchase; check the attraction’s current channel before travelling. Bring a passport for the free-admission checks.
What is not included in the Badaling Great Wall ticket?: The cable car and shuttle bus are not included in the entry ticket. Check the official page for the full inclusion list before paying.