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Badaling Great Wall Half-day Night Tour (Ticket & Transfers Included)

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5-Hour Badaling Great Wall Night Tour: Beat the Heat & Crowds

Looking for a different way to explore the Great Wall? If you visit Beijing between April 30 and October 7, we highly recommend the Night Tour.

This 5-hour Badaling Great Wall Night Tour experience offers a magical evening with cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and stunning views of the illuminated ramparts winding through the mountains. Enjoy cultural activities, NPC performance, night hike. It combines both scenic views and cultural fun.

The tour departs from central Beijing at 4:30 PM for a scenic 1.5-hour drive and returns around 9:30 PM.

You Can Experience “Must-see & Must-do” with This Tour

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A short night tour to Badaling Great Wall to escape the summer heat and avoid crowds. Enjoy a 5-hour private car and guide service for a memorable night.
Badaling Great Wall Night View
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Enjoy cultural activities organized by the scenic area. Interact with costumed NPCs and travel back in time to hear ancient stories.
Badaling Great Wall NPCs
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Take the cable car up for a quick exploration. Hike the most scenic part and catch a totally different feeling of the Great Wall at night.
Badaling Great Wall Night Performance
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Hike down the Great Wall. Take your time to enjoy the beautiful night view of the most famous Great Wall section.
Badaling Great Wall Night Visit

Itinerary at a Glance

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  Beijing Pick up at your hotel in Beijing
5 Hours Badaling Great Wall Night Tour - Cultural Activities, Cable Car Up & Hike Down
  Beijing Get to your hotel in Beijing
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Itinerary Day by Day

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Day 1 Badaling Great Wall Night Tour | Cultural Activities, Night Tour, Cable Car Up & Hike Down

16:30 | Hotel Pick-up & Departure

Your private driver and guide will meet you at your Beijing hotel at 16:30. Head northwest to the Badaling Great Wall (70km, approx. 1.5-hour drive). As the best-preserved and most iconic section of the Ming Dynasty wall, Badaling has hosted hundreds of world leaders and represents the ultimate Great Wall landmark.

18:00-20:00 | Badaling Great Wall Night Tour Experience

Immersive Cultural Show

Upon arrival, enter through the bustling pedestrian street. Immerse yourself in the vibrant night ambiance, featuring the grand outdoor stage show "Dreaming of the Great Wall," traditional martial arts, and interactive photo opportunities with costumed historical NPCs.

Cable Car Up & Golden Dragon Hike

Take the night cable car up to the ramparts just as the lights turn on, transforming the wall into a shimmering golden dragon winding through the mountains. Enjoy a scenic hike down. Capture stunning photos of the illuminated watchtowers and enjoy pop-up cultural flash mobs along the fortress.

20:00-21:30 | Return to Beijing

Meet your driver at the base and relax on your private transfer back to downtown Beijing, arriving at your hotel around 21:30.

iImportant Tour Tips:
  1. One-Way Cable Car: Please note that the night cable car operates one-way (upward only). The descent must be done on foot. Sturdy walking shoes are required.
  2. Dinner Arrangements: Dinner is excluded. Independent dining options (including Western fast food like KFC and local cafes) are available at the Great Wall commercial street at your own expense.
  3. Operating Hours (Seasonal): The night tour runs from April 30 to October 7.
  • Admission:18:30–21:00 (Extended to 21:30 in July & August). Expect larger crowds during the summer school holidays.
  • Illumination:19:20–22:00.
  • Live Performances:18:30–21:00 (Outdoor shows are subject to change or cancellation in case of poor weather).
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Price: What’s Included & What’s Excluded

What is Included in this tour
iconVehicle Service
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle throughout the tour
  • Different types of vehicles (sedan, minivan, or coach) based on group size
  • Luxury vehicle upgrades available
iconTransfers
  • Pick-up and drop-off service 
iconProfessional Guide Service
  • Licensed English-speaking guide throughout the tour
  • Spanish, German, Italian, French, or Russian Guides available upon request
iconDriver Service
  • Includes driver's service fee, fuel, tolls, and parking fees
iconEntrance Fees
  • Badaling Great Wall entrance ticket listed in the itinerary
iconGreat Wall Visit
  • cable car up
iconInsurance
  • Travel Agency Liability Insurance
  • Personal travel insurance purchased for your group before departure
iconComprehensive Service
  • Professional support from tour planning to on-the-ground operation
What is Not Included in this tour
iconChina Visa Fee
  • All costs related to obtaining your China entry visa
iconInternational / Domestic Airfare
  • Flights to and from Beijing, and any domestic flights not included in the itinerary
iconHotel
  • No accommodation included
iconDinner
  • Dinner is not included
iconBeverages
  • Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and other beverages not included with meals
iconTips for Guide and Driver
  • Not mandatory but highly appreciated based on service quality
iconPersonal Expenses
  • Laundry, telephone calls, minibar, overweight luggage fees, and shopping

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Where to Stay in Beijing: Handpicked Hotel Options

We offer a wide selection of carefully chosen 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star hotels in Beijing. Most are conveniently located in prime areas - within the Second Ring Road, around Wangfujing, and the CBD - offering easy access to top attractions (Forbidden City, Hutongs, Temple of Heaven, Qianmen Street), shopping, and dining.

Room Options:

Depending on your group size, we can arrange standard twin rooms, king-bed rooms, family rooms, or triple rooms. If an extra bed is needed, please let us know in advance so we can confirm availability with the hotel.

All hotels provide daily buffet breakfast, and we ensure each room is comfortable, non-smoking, well air-conditioned, and spacious - for a truly pleasant stay in Beijing.

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