“If you haven"t climbed the Great Wall, you haven"t been a true hero.” Here are some tips for visiting the Great Wall, based on my countless experiences. Don"t forget to bookmark this page!

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1️⃣ Ticket reservation 🎫

Buy tickets 🎟️ on the "Badaling Great Wall" WeChat public account. Adult tickets are 40 yuan/person, and student tickets are 20 yuan/person.

2️⃣ Transportation 🚘

1. High-speed train 🚄: Qinghe to Badaling Great Wall, ticket price is 20 yuan, and time is about 30 minutes. This is the most time-saving and effortless way to travel. (High-speed train is highly recommended)

2. Bus 🚌: Take bus 877 from Deshengmen Station to Badaling Great Wall, the ticket price is 6 yuan, and the journey takes about 90 minutes. However, you may not be able to get a seat. Therefore, high-speed trains are still the recommended option.

3️⃣ Luggage storage 🛅

Free luggage storage is available at the entrance security check. You can reduce the weight you carry and pack light before climbing the Great Wall.

4️⃣ Great Wall hiking route 🏃‍♂️

The Great Wall has 12 sections in the north and 7 sections in the south. The south side is relatively gentler and suitable for people with average physical fitness. The north side is more challenging. The Hero Stone is located on the north side, while the Hero Monument is located on the south side, which are great places for taking photos.

Ways to climb the tower:

1. Walk according to the signs. This way takes physical strength.

2. Take the cable car 🚡. The one-way ticket is 100 yuan 🤑 per person, and the round trip is 140 yuan/person. You can first buy a one-way ticket to go up, and then add 40 yuan in the order if you want to take the cable car down.

3. Take the slide. The ticket price is 80 yuan/person.

We recommend taking the cable car up, and hiking down won"t be very tiring. You can still experience the fun of climbing the Great Wall.

Route recommendation: Take the cable car from the north line ➡️ North Tower 8 (the highest point) ➡️ Walk down ➡️ South Tower 1 (Hero Monument) ➡️ Badaling Cultural Street (where many cultural products can be found) ➡️ Great Wall Museum (closed on Mondays, so don"t miss it).

You can take the bus or high-speed train back after climbing down 🌟🌟

5️⃣ Tips 🔔

Bring your ID 🪪

1. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

2. Use enough sunscreen as the sun can be scorching.

3. Bring water and snacks to refuel your energy. Although these items are sold on the Great Wall, the distance between each vendor is far apart, so it"s safer to bring your own.