Day Trip from Beijing to the Great Wall of China
Great Wall of China
A day trip from Beijing to the Great Wall of China is a good way to see the top sightseeing destination in Beijing.
Getting from Beijing to the Great Wall takes around 1 to 2 hours depending on traffic. The best time to visit the Great Wall of China is in the early morning, when crowds are scarce. In the summer the heat is also less intense in the morning.
The Great Wall of China offers a number of different visiting areas, with the Badaling area being the most popular. There is a Great Wall Museum there, and entry to the museum is included in the Great Wall ticket price.
Other visiting areas of the Great Wall of China include the Mutianyu, Huanghua Cheng, and Simatai areas.
Many Beijing hotels can arrange a day trip from Beijing to the Great Wall of China for guests. These trips include a hotel car that will drive visitors to the Great Wall and wait while they tour the area.
A less expensive alternative is to take a taxi to the Great Wall of China. The taxi will also wait while you walk along the wall.
A day trip from Beijing to the Great Wall of China can also be combined with a trip to the nearby Ming Tombs.