At a glance
- Type: Day trip
- Rating: ★ 6.0 from 4 reviews on Civitatis
- Length: 10 h
- Guide: English-speaking guide listed
- Read on 5 Nov 2026, price not shown here
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A low score with a small sample
A 6.0 from 4 reviews is a weak signal either way. It does not prove the trip is poor, but it gives you no evidence that it is good.
Mutianyu has 1,221 reviews at 9.2, and Huanghuacheng has 23 at 9.4, so you have better supported choices for the same Wall.
If you still want Badaling
Read the activity page for the schedule and what is included, and check recent reviews there. Badaling is the section closest to Beijing in most guides, so the trip is easier to fit into a short stay.
Compare with similar activities
- Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple & Summer Palace Tour: ★ 9.2 · 280 reviews · 8 h · English-speaking guide
- Tiananmen Square Tickets: ★ 6.9 · 110 reviews
- Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Trip: ★ 8.8 · 41 reviews · 10 h 30 min
Listed from most to least reviewed. A high score from a handful of reviews is a weaker signal than a slightly lower score from hundreds.
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Questions before you go
Is the Badaling trip well rated?
It scores 6.0 from 4 reviews on Civitatis, which is low and thin.
What are better options?
Mutianyu and Huanghuacheng have more reviews and higher scores.
How long is it?
About 10 hours.
Sources & review notes
- Civitatis Beijing ↗ · Reviewed
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