The Badaling Scenic Area is one of the most famous Great Wall tourist attractions,sitting at the heart of the Yanqing Great Wall Cultural Belt.It is famous for its magnificent landscape,convenient facilities,and profound cultural and historical significance.As one of the competition areas for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics,new cultural and tourism resources have added another layer of color to the Badaling Great Wall and Yanqing.
Route Overview
Day 1-Travel to Badaling and visit attractions such as Qinglongqiao Railway Station, Guyaju, Chadao Ancient City, and the Great Wall Museum. You’ll get to taste Yanqing’s special tofu banquet and take a helicopter ride over the magnificent scenery of the Great Wall. After dinner, climb the Great Wall at night wearing traditional Chinese Hanfu for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Spend the night at a specialty boutique hotel.
Day 2-Visit Haituo Mountain, where you can hike, cycle, and picnic in the great outdoors. Experience the exhilaration of sports at the Winter Olympics.
Attractions
Summary-They say that he who has not climbed the Great Wall is not a true man, but you shouldn't visit the Great Wall just to say you’ve “done it.” Get to know the real Great Wall with an experiential journey that fuses the ancient and the modern. Combined with a trip to Haituo Mountain Holiday Camp to get close to nature, this will be an unforgettable tour with family or friends.
New Ways to Play at Badaling Great Wall
The Badaling Great Wall is the earliest-developed and most popular section of the Great Wall in Beijing. Many classic pictures of the Great Wall were taken at Badaling. The sturdy wall winding into the distance between beacon towers is not only a perfect example of the Great Wall, but also arouses a sense of history.
Address: Exit 58, G6 Beijing-Tibet Expressway, Yanqing District, Beijing（北京延庆区G6京藏高速58号出口）
Phone: 8610-69122222
Unmissable Experiences
1.Night Tour of the Great Wall
Every weekend and national holiday from August 8 to October 7, 2020, the Badaling Great Wall will be open to the public for night tours. Compared to the majesty of the daytime view, the Great Wall at night is mysterious and dream-like.
Time: Every Friday/Saturday 19:30-21:30, reservations required
2. Helicopter Ride Over the Great Wall
The helicopter takes off from the Badaling Airport, and the pilot will take you over some of the most beautiful sections of the Badaling Great Wall. This is one time that you definitely don’t want to forget your photography and video equipment! You may even want to bring a selfie stick to record this unique and unforgettable moment.
If you want to customize a tour by plane, you can contact Mr. Bobo Wang(Cellphone: 8615810991493; WeChat: bobo1493).
3. Wearing Hanfu and Eating Great Wall Ice Cream
The new Badaling Great Wall tourism and culture street has been unveiled. Here, you can not only buy commemorative winter Olympic souvenirs, but also try on Hanfu, a style of ancient Chinese clothing, and wear it to climb the Great Wall for the perfect photo op. You must also remember to taste the Great Wall ice cream.
4. Qinglongqiao Railway Station
This small station designed by Zhan Tianyou looks the same as it did a hundred years ago. In addition to the historical building, the station contains a statue of Zhan Tianyou, as well as his tomb. In spring and summer, when the mountain flowers are blooming, the zigzag line that sets off from the station is a sight to behold.
Traditional Features
1. Ancient Cliff Dwellings（古崖居）
In Zhangshanying Township, Yanqing District, 20 kilometers northwest of the Badaling Great Wall, you will find the largest cliff dwelling site ever discovered in China. These ancient dwellings were cut into the steep cliff face thousands of years ago, and their size,location, and orientation make them of high historical and cultural value.
Phone：8610-69110333
2. Chadao Ancient City
The Great Wall has had a profound impact on production and life in this area, and a village settlement culture has formed that continues to this day. The ancient city of Chadao at the foot of Badaling is listed as a municipal key protection unit. The village includes the ruins of Jade Emperor Temple, Chenghuang Temple, and Guandi Temple. In 2006, Chadao was selected as one of the "Beijing's Most Beautiful Villages.”
Phone: 8610-69121016
3. The Great Wall Museum of China
The Great Wall Culture Museum is located in the Badaling Great Wall Scenic Area,adjacent to the Great Wall Dome Cinema. In recent years , avariety of interactive exhibitions that combine technology and art have been held at the museum. In 2020,the new China Great Wall Museum area will become an important part of the Great Wall Cultural Belt.
Phone: 8610-69121890
4. Ancient Great Wall
The Badaling Ancient Great Wall has stood witness to major historical events as the largest military defense project in human history. The Great Wall is preserved in its original condition at Badaling, and where the wall is broken and weathered, you will get an even greater sense of its ancient history.
Address: South of Donggou Village, Badaling Town, Yanqing District, Beijing（北京市延庆区八达岭镇东沟村南）
Phone: 8610-69120990
5. Nine Eyes Tower
The Nine Eyes Tower is the largest defensive building on the Great Wall with the most observation holes. There are as many as 24 inscriptions left on the Nine Eyes Tower.Ancient military strategists and poets wrote many tributes to Nine Eyes Tower, which is unusual for a military building of this type.
Address: Guoshi Road, Sihai Town, Yanqing District（北京市延庆区四海镇郭石路）
Tips
In 2022, the Winter Olympics will be held in Beijing and Zhangjiakou. The special high-speed t rain for the Winter Olympics is already in operation. The Badaling Great Wall,as a key tourist attraction in the suburbs of Beijing, is located a long the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Railway. The journey to Badaling Great Wall on the fast train takes 19 minutes,and you can walk to the scenic spot in just 15 minutes from the station.
Haituo Mountain and the Winter Olympics
Haituo Valley, a paradise hidden in the north of Beijing, is located at the junction of Beijing’s Yanqing District and Chicheng County in Zhangjiakou City, 40 kilometers away from the Badaling Great Wall.
Haituo Mountain will be the national alpine skiing center for the 2022 Winter Olympics. After the Winter Olympics, it will be used as a comprehensive resort area for citizens of Beijing and Zhangjiakou. It will not only keep its ice and snow sports base, but also serve as an outdoor training development center with outdoor activities such as cycling, mountain climbing, hiking, and grass skiing.
This is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. During the day you can do your favorite outdoor activities and even spend time with small animals. At night, gather together with family and friends to enjoy singing, dancing, and food and drink around the bonfire.
Address: Haituo Valley, Dahaituo Township（大海陀乡海坨山谷）
Phone: 8610-4001117788
Unmissable Experiences
1. Valley Camping
Sleeping in the wild under the stars is the perfect way to spend a summer night. Haituo Valley offers plenty of opportunities for camping.
2. RV Camp
Haituo Valley is home to the largest RV camp in Asia, with space for 100 RVs plus an independent courtyard with 600 square meters of activity space. Each trailer can accommodate four adults and one child, suitable for families and friends. The wooden cabins have different sizes and layouts. The largest cabin has three bedrooms. You can drink and chat in your cabin and there are also coffee bars and other facilities available in the public area.
3. 1473 Alpine Cafe
Sitting 1,470 meters above sea level, this is probably the highest cafe in Beijing.It was designed and built by Thomas, the heir of an ancient Finnish family.Every piece of wood used to build the cafe was imported from Finland.
Address: Haituo Valley, Yanjiaping Village, Provincial Highway 241（241省道阎家坪村海坨山谷内）
Tips
Haituo Mountain is suitable for hiking, camping,and many other outdoor act ivit ies. Before setting off, please make sure that you have all the necessary equipment, including appropriate clothing, food, water, and communication devices.Safety should always be your top priority!
Local Cuisine
1. Liugou Tofu Banquet No.64 Yard（柳沟豆腐宴64号院）
You can’t visit Yanqing without trying the famous tofu banquet. Sitting in front of a large table full of delicious tofu will give you a true local experience.
Address: Liugou Fol k Cus tom Tourism Resort,No. 64, Daoliugou Village, 006 County,Yanqing District,Beijing（北京市延庆区006县道柳沟村64号柳沟民俗旅游度假区内）
Phone: 18810842641
2. Yuanfu Country Iron Pot Stew（缘福乡村铁锅炖）
This rustic stew cooked in an iron pot is not only filling and affordable, but also tastes delicious.
Address: 100 meters east of the intersection of West Ancient Great Wall Road and Xican Road,Yanqing District,Beijing（北京市延庆区古长城西路与西残路交叉口东100米路北）
Phone: 8610-69128119
Boutique Accommodation
1. Yueli Great Wall View Homestay（悦里长城景观民宿）
An inn-style homestay hotel, with a fresh and simple style suitable for casual travelers who want to enjoy the great outdoors.
Address: No. 3, Shifo Village, Badaling Town, Yanqing District, Beijing（北京延庆区八达岭镇石佛村3号）
Phone: 13031119138
2. Qingpu Culture Hotel (Huilai Badaling Ruiyun Branch)（青普文化行馆（怀来八达岭瑞云店））
Qingpu Culture Hotel is light and luxurious, with simple, quiet guest rooms and excellent food. In addition to the rooms themselves, the hotel has a private vineyard where guests can take part in wine culture activities and learn more about wine.
Address: Building 1, Hebei Huailai Ruiyun Wine Co., Ltd., Dongyulin Village, Donghuayuan Town（东花园镇东榆林村河北怀来瑞云葡萄酒股份有限公司1幢）
Phone:17710892990, 15512308080
