He Who Has Never Been to the Great Wall Is Not a True Man | A Must-See Destination in Beijing

📚Badaling Great Wall is one of the most famous sections of the Great Wall of China. Built during the Ming Dynasty, it was an important part of the ancient military defense system and is the best-preserved and most representative section of the Ming Great Wall. The Badaling Great Wall is a World Heritage Site and a symbol of the Great Wall of China. It is located in Yanqing District, Beijing, about 70 km from downtown Beijing. 📍Address: Exit 58, G6 Jingzang Expressway, Yanqing District, Beijing 💗Tour Routes ⛳North Route: More popular, with concentrated scenic spots, including "Hero Slope" (North Eighth Tower), but with more tourists. ⛳South Route: Relatively fewer people, gentler slopes, suitable for tourists who like peace and quiet. 🎫Ticket Prices: Peak Season (April 1–October 31): CNY 40/person Off-Season (November 1–March 31): CNY 35/person 🚠Cable Car Ticket: CNY 100 for one-way, CNY 140 for round-trip (optional) 🚋Slideway Ticket: CNY 80 for one-way, CNY 120 for round-trip (optional) 🌟Recommended Routes 1️⃣Hiking Tour: Start from the fortress, choose the north or south route to hike and experience the magnificence of the Great Wall. Hiking the north route to the North Eighth Tower (Hero Slope) takes about 1–2 hrs. 2️⃣Cable Car/Slideway Tour: Take the cable car to the North Seventh Tower, then walk to the North Eighth Tower to save energy. The slideway starts from the North Fourth Tower and is suitable for tourists with children. 🛞Transportation: From Downtown Beijing 🚌Bus: Take bus No. 877 from Deshengmen, directly to Badaling Great Wall, the journey takes about 1.5 hrs, and the fare is about CNY 12. 🚇Subway: Take Subway Line 2 to Jishuitan Station, Exit B, and walk to Deshengmen Bus Station. 🚎Tourist Bus: There are tourist buses from Qianmen, Xuanwumen, and other places, with fares around CNY 30–50. 🚄High-Speed Rail: Take the Beijing–Zhangjiakou High-Speed Railway from Beijing North Railway Station or Qinghe Railway Station to Badaling Great Wall Station, the journey takes about 30 mins. 🚗Self-Driving: Drive along the Jingzang Expressway (G6) from downtown Beijing, about 1.5 hrs. There is a parking lot in the scenic area, which costs about CNY 10/hr. 💗PS: There is a Badaling Bear Park on the north route, which has many animals. If you have enough time, you can visit it!