Great Wall of Badaling, China travel tips
Real traveler tips for Great Wall of Badaling in China: hostels, food, transport, hikes, activities, hidden gems, night life, social life and costs — shared by travelers who have actually been there.
Transport in Great Wall of Badaling
- sam88: Is the S2 train still the best way to get there from Beijing city or is it better to just take a bus now? I heard the train views are nice but it gets really crowded.
Activities in Great Wall of Badaling
- claire_y: Totally worth getting the cable car up if you want to save your legs for the actual walking on top. The stairs are steeper than they look in photos.
Costs in Great Wall of Badaling
- marcv: Avoid buying water at the shops right by the entrance, the markup is insane. Carry a couple bottles in your bag.
Hidden gems in Great Wall of Badaling
- jessical: If you walk far enough away from the cable car drop-off points, the crowds thin out a lot. Most people just take a selfie and leave within 200 meters.
Food in Great Wall of Badaling
- ryanh92: Any decent spots to eat nearby that aren't total tourist traps?
Transport in Great Wall of Badaling, China
- sam88: Is the S2 train still the best way to get there from Beijing city or is it better to just take a bus now? I heard the train views are nice but it gets really crowded.