3-Hour Express Tour of Badaling Great Wall (Suitable for Elders)

🚅 Direct train + 🚠 Cable car + ⛰️ Easy hiking = Effortless check-in at the Great Wall summit. —— 🚅 Qinghe Station (Beijing Station) → Badaling Great Wall Station: 25-minute direct ride, ticket price 20-25💰. There are many trains available! It's super easy to buy tickets on weekdays, and it's recommended to book in advance for weekends. 🚠 Badaling Great Wall entrance ticket is 40 yuan for adults, half price for students. The single trip for the North Line cable car is 100 yuan, and the round trip is 140 yuan. It's recommended to purchase via the official account to avoid queues; you can enter by scanning your ID card at security. 🚶 Itinerary: 1: After arriving at the Badaling Great Wall North Line cable car, take the cable car directly to North Tower Seven, which takes about 3-5 minutes. You can overlook the magnificent mountain scenery surrounding the Great Wall from the cable car. 2: Start hiking from North Tower Seven to "Hero Slope." This section requires some physical strength, as some steps are quite steep. Be cautious while climbing; it takes about 20-30 minutes. 3: Continue climbing from "Hero Slope" to North Tower Eight, the highest point of the Badaling Great Wall North section, also known as "Sun Viewing Platform." Here, you can capture the majestic scenery of the Great Wall winding through the mountain peaks, perfect for photos. 4: After checking in at North Tower Eight, due to time constraints (16:30), both the cable car and slide are closed, so we chose to hike back along the Great Wall. Hiking down is highly recommended; it takes about 1 hour, and the afternoon sunlight on the Great Wall is stunningly beautiful! 5: After descending, the signage is clear, and you can walk to Badaling Railway Station. There are plenty of shops along the way offering food, drinks, and cultural stores. —— 🌟 A spontaneous trip to the Great Wall resulted in a relaxed and leisurely tour plan, saving it for future reference. #NotHeroUntilGreatWall #GreatWall #BeijingGreatWall #FirstTripOfNewYear #BeijingTravelGuide