Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing
Overview
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8 hours
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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
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.
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.
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Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing
Pickup included
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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
792 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Had a great time.
Triptaker1991,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Greta experience, perfect day and Great food. Mr. Lee and his driver are awesome.
謝謝 Mary for a fantastic Great Wall Of China tour!
Jermaine L,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My trip to Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs was absolutely amazing. Out tour guide Mary was brilliant. I was pleasantly surprised to find out the tour included a visit to a jade store as well as an authentic Beijing tea house. Mary really went over and beyond to give us the best experience possible. Her extensive knowledge of Beijing's history, culture and politics interweaved with her own personal stories made the tour all the more special. Can't recommend her enough!
Beijing Monday route
ycv2024,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great service, comfy vehicle and skilled driver, knowledgeable guide and with the right attitude and friendly spirit..
Great tour of Beijing!
ayh2105,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Murphy was our tour guide and he was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, funny, and personable. He also gave great tips for things to do and where to go. I would highly recommend this tour. I would book again.
Great tour of the great wall
Jenny D,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a small group tour that ended up being a private tour when the other family cancelled. We got picked up and dropped off at our hotel, which was so nice, and driven to the Badaling section of the wall. Our guide, Murphy, was really good and went up the wall with us (going up in the gondolas is an extra charge). We stopped by the Ming Tombs, then had a buffet lunch of traditional Chinese food at a spot where all the tour companies go. Just keep in mind that there will be pressure to see the jade and tea products after, but we declined and there was no problem doing that. Overall, this is a great way to go see a very popular and beautiful section of the wall.
Magnificent trip!!
silviavaleriap2021,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hi! I had the tour to the Great Wall and the package is at very reasonable price. It definitely was worth it! Mery is a really knowledgeable guide, hope you get her guidance
Great experience
782prasannad,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mary was knowledgeable, helpful and experienced guide.
Great tour just be slightly cautious
Jerome B,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour was great, the only thing is that the weather can really affect the quality of your experience. The day we went it was foggy and you could only see about 30 feet ahead of you, compared to the majestic views you see online of the wall going up and down the hills at a distance. If the weather is really cloudy and foggy, this may limit your experience as it did mine. What was a delight was the jade tour and teahouse experience, but beware that they may sell you items that might be purchased at much cheaper in the markets in Beijing. I bought a ceramic and porcelain tea cup for 65$ CAD that i later found out was 5$ CAD each in the market. But the experience in being in a jade-like museum and teahouse was a real treat, hence 4 stars.
Great day at the Great Wall!
H2751PXjennyd,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun tour! We got picked up and dropped off at our hotel, which was so convenient. The van was comfortable and had good a/c. Our guide, Murphy, is exceptionally knowledgeable and gave us some helpful and interesting info both beforehand, and throughout the tour. He went with us up the wall and took several photos of our family along the way. The Ming tomb area was also really cool. My husband suffers from chronic back pain and Murphy was very mindful of that. Overall, we had an awesome experience,
Great Wall and tomb tour
YanniP14,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was funny and had great knowledge. Tour was reasonably priced.
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