Great Wall at Badaling and Ming Tombs: Full-day tour from Beijing
Two of China's most visited sites in one day: the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs
A full-day guided tour from Beijing to the Great Wall at Badaling and the Ming Tombs, with hotel pickup and lunch included. Climb either the North or South Face of the Wall, then explore Chang Ling Tomb, the earliest and largest of the excavated Ming burial sites, divided into three impressive courtyards. An English-speaking guide provides expert commentary throughout.
Step-by-step itinerary
- Great Wall at Badaling Entry included 2h
- Ming Tombs Entry included 1h
Visit Great Wall and Ming Tombs
- Travel from Beijing to Badaling
- Climb North or South Face of Great Wall
- Explore Changling Tomb at Ming Tombs
- Enjoy Jade Factory visit and tea tasting
- Return to Beijing hotel
What’s included
- Admission to the Great Wall at Badaling and Chang Ling Tomb.
- Chinese-style lunch.
- professional English-speaking guide.
- round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off (within the 4th Ring Circle Highway).
- air-conditioned coach transport.
- visits to a Jade Factory and tea tasting.
Times
- Every day 07:30
Information
Prices and times updated 11 days ago
Operated by Hantang International Travel Service
The experience
How do you fit two World Heritage sites into one day without arranging your own transport? This tour handles the logistics: hotel pickup from anywhere within the 4th Ring Circle Highway (or from Prime Hotel at 7am if you're outside that zone), an air-conditioned coach, and drop-off at the end. The guide speaks English and leads the entire day, so you move through the sites without stopping to navigate or wonder what you're looking at.
The Badaling section of the Great Wall is one of the best-preserved stretches of this colossal structure, built over centuries starting in the Warring States Period. You choose whether to climb the North or South Face: both routes let you walk the wall itself rather than just view it from a distance. Then you head to the Ming Tombs, burial grounds for 13 of the 16 Ming emperors. Only three tombs are open to visitors. The tour takes you to Chang Ling, which dates from 1413 and is the largest of the excavated sites. It's divided into three separate courtyards, each one revealing a different layer of the complex.
Lunch is a Chinese-style meal included in the price. The tour also offers stops at a Jade Factory and a tea tasting, so you get a sense of what those trades look like beyond the major sites. The whole day runs about eight hours, though it can stretch longer during peak season or holidays. Wear comfortable walking shoes. You'll be on your feet at both the Wall and the tombs.
Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to cover both the Great Wall and Ming Tombs in one day with a guide who provides historical context at each site, rather than navigating independently or booking them separately.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Chinese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the Badaling section of the Great Wall like compared to other parts?
Badaling is one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall, making it a prime example of ancient Chinese engineering. It became a major military strategic location during the Warring States Period, and many of the incomplete parts you see were built during that era. You can walk the wall itself here, choosing to climb either the North or South Face.
How many Ming Tombs are actually open to visit, and which one does the tour enter?
Only three of the 13 Ming emperor burial sites at the Ming Tombs are open to visitors. The tour explores Chang Ling, the earliest and largest of the excavated tombs, dating from 1413. It's divided into three separate courtyards, each revealing different aspects of the imperial burial complex.
What happens if my hotel is outside the pickup zone?
If your hotel is located outside the 4th Ring Circle Highway, you can join the tour at Prime Hotel (No. 2, Wangfujing Ave., tel) at 7am, where the coach will collect you before heading to the Great Wall.
Is there time to rest during the eight-hour tour?
Yes, lunch is included as part of the day. The tour also includes stops at a Jade Factory and a tea tasting, which provide breaks from walking. Keep in mind the full day can run longer than eight hours during peak season or holidays.
Great Wall at Badaling and Ming Tombs: Full-day tour from Beijing
8h · EN +1 · at your hotel
from US$ 87 per person