Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

See two of China's most popular destinations, the World Heritage-listed Great Wall of China and the Ming Tombs, on one unforgettable guided day trip from Beijing. You'll visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall, one of the best-preserved parts of this colossal structure, and explore the Chang Ling Tomb, the largest of the excavated Ming emperor burial sites. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport are included, with expert commentary from a knowledgeable guide throughout your full-day tour. To complete your sightseeing you'll have the opportunity to enjoy Jade Factory and tea taste.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Entire tour is normally about 8 hours, but it might take a bit longer during peak season like summer time or special holidays

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Chinese style lunch

Professional English-speaking tour guide

If your hotel is located out of 4th Ring Circle Highway, please go to Prime Hotel to join the tour at 07:00AM. (Add: No. 2, Wangfujing Ave. Tel: +86-10-65136666)

Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway

Air-conditioned coach

Admission tickets

Cruise port pickup is not available

Cable car fee

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

The Great Wall at Badaling

Great Wall is the very symbol of ancient Chinese engineering. The Badaling section is a prime, preserved example of this colossal structure. Since Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC - 476 BC) and Warring States Period (476 BC - 221 BC), Badaling became a very important military strategic place Many incomplete parts of the wall were proved to be built in the Warring States Period. Here you will have the opportunity to climb up either the North or South Face of the Wall.

2 hours • Admission Included

Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)

Ming Tombs, burial grounds to 13 of the 16 Ming emperors. Only three of the tombs are actually open for viewing. Changling, the earliest and largest of the tombs, dates from the year 1413. We will explore the largest of the excavated burial sites, the Changling Tomb, which is divided into three separate, impressive courtyards.

1 hour • Admission Included

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Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

Pickup included

Reviews

4.22

692 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

400

161

Cold but fun day on the Great Wall!
722nyew,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great day walking the wall with Mary… cold! But fun. Appreciate all the history and the stories about Emperors …. and was well taken care of! Liked the tea ceremony too.
Very fantastic tour and enjoyable
rezahC3912MT,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It 's really a nice and wonderful experience. We had a very nice and professional tour guide, Mary. Very knowledgable and talkative. This tour is highly recommended, especially with Mary. We will come back again. Thank you Mary and our driver Zhang.
Perfect Day
Xxx B,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The day with Mary was fantastic. First at every station, lots of information, comfortable ride, good food and a very nice tea session at the end
Great Wall tour with Mary
poppy e,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was very good to be in Mary’s tour. The access to the Great Wall of China was the best and we didn’t waste any time during the day. You make a stop at a tea tasting and shop and a Jade bangle shop where they show you what is for sale. We enjoyed the lunch.
I recommend
jacqueline m,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A pleasant tour, we were conducted by guide Michael Shi, who has a lot of knowledge in history, nice conversation, speaks well English He cared about everything, tickets, show us the best places to photograph, on the route was included a lunch with many dishes and a visit to a Jade engraving atelier, we were also guided by Michael to the Emperor's Tomb! A wonderful experience.
Great first impression of Beijing!
clairemhahn,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an amazing day!! We had our tour guide - Mary - to ourselves (the two of us) by pure luck, and it was great! She had plenty of information and answered our endless questions. We did have to pay for the cable ride up to the Wall which we didn’t know, but for round trip it wasn’t too expensive and worth it given how tired we were from walking on the Wall alone.
Go for The Great Wall, Stay for Mary
melissamU983ZE,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mary is very knowledgeable and has great energy! She planned out a nice full day of stunning views, rich history, ancient Chinese culture, and delicious food. This is a must-do for couples experiencing Beijing for the first time. Thank You Mary for a great experience!
An Unforgettable Experience with Mary!
Felipe R,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mary is simply the best tour guide you could ever ask for when visiting the Great Wall of China! From the moment our tour began, she impressed us with her deep knowledge of the Wall's history, the surrounding landscape, and the cultural significance of everything we saw.
Epic fun packed tour
479kethm,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I enjoyed this tour very much! Every moment is special. Mary is an excellent tour guide. She gave us top VIP treatment and help us make our tour memorable. I highly recommend having her as your tour guide.
Don't be weary make sure you get Mary!!!
Z197OCricardoa,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you Mary for being the best host. I ENJOYED your knowledge and high energy. I loved the VIP treatment, also. You made the group feel like family. One live!!!