Which station should I book for Badaling Great Wall?
Book to Badaling Great Wall Station (八达岭长城站). On 12306 it may also be listed as Badalingchangcheng Station. It is the high-speed rail station for the scenic area.
Great Wall by high-speed rail
Get to Badaling Great Wall by High-Speed Train
Take the Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway to Badaling Great Wall Station, also listed as Badalingchangcheng on 12306, then follow the official station-to-scenic-area transfer. Beijing North and Qinghe are the main city gateways, with direct trains also available from Datong South, Zhangjiakou, Yanqing and nearby cities.
Rail routes to Badaling Changcheng for Badaling Great Wall
Select an origin to draw the rail path to the station hub. The green dashed line is the schematic shuttle connection to Badaling Great Wall.
The planner uses scheduled train stops when available and marks unavailable service with a grey dashed line.
Last mile
Badaling Great Wall Railway Station → Badaling Great Wall Scenic Area
八达岭长城站 → 八达岭长城景区
- Cost
- Official shuttle or walking route; confirm current arrangements
- Duration
- Short final transfer; allow extra time for security, shuttles and entrance checks
- Schedule
- Follow official signage at Badaling Great Wall Station and verify current shuttle hours, entrance procedures and reservation rules before travel.
Green dashed line is a schematic final-mile connector, not exact shuttle or walking geometry.
Badaling Great Wall Station is the high-speed rail gateway for the scenic area.
The station may also be listed as Badalingchangcheng on 12306; its Chinese name is 八达岭长城站.
Beijing North and Qinghe are the main city departure points in the current snapshot.
Beijing North connects with Metro Lines 2, 4 and 13; Qinghe connects with Line 13 and the Changping Line.
Direct trains also appear from Datong South, Zhangjiakou, Yanqing, Hohhot, Taiyuan, Chongli and Taizicheng.
Pingyao Gucheng travellers can change at Zhangjiakou in the current snapshot.
Datong South travellers can take a direct train or transfer through Zhangjiakou for more choices.
Direct tourist buses and public buses provide a separate road-based option, but schedules and pickup points must be verified.
Quick answer
Take a Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed train to Badaling Great Wall Station, also called Badalingchangcheng Station on 12306, then follow signs for the official scenic-area transfer or walk to the entrance. Beijing North and Qinghe are the main departure stations in Beijing; the current snapshot also shows direct trains from Datong South, Zhangjiakou, Yanqing, Hohhot, Taiyuan, Chongli and Taizicheng.
Direct routes at a glance
Based on the 12306 timetable snapshot: October 23, 2026| From | Railway station | Direct trains | Fastest | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing北京 | Beijing North | 9 | 27m | 07:29 | 19:22 |
| Qinghe清河 | Qinghe | 16 | 19m | 06:40 | 20:52 |
| Zhangjiakou张家口 | Zhangjiakou | 9 | 34m | 06:52 | 20:29 |
| Yanqing延庆 | Yanqing | 5 | 10m | 10:27 | 19:30 |
| Hohhot呼和浩特 | Hohhot East | 4 | 2h06m | 06:43 | 17:07 |
| Taiyuan太原 | Taiyuan South | No direct snapshot | Transfer required | -- | -- |
| Datong大同 | Datong South | No direct snapshot | Transfer required | -- | -- |
| Pingyao Gucheng平遥古城 | Pingyaogucheng | No direct snapshot | Via Zhangjiakou | -- | -- |
| Chongli崇礼 | Chongli | 2 | 1h | 13:37 | 17:12 |
| Taizicheng太子城 | Taizicheng | 2 | 40m | 13:53 | 17:32 |
The high-speed rail reaches Badaling, but the station is not the ticket gate
Badaling is one of the most accessible sections of the Great Wall from Beijing. The Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway reaches Badaling Great Wall Station, which is close to the scenic area but still requires a final official transfer.
Beijing North and Qinghe provide the main city departures. The same line also serves cities and resort areas to the northwest, including Zhangjiakou, Yanqing, Chongli and Taizicheng.
The station may appear as Badalingchangcheng on 12306. Book the Chinese name 八达岭长城站 if you need to search with the official station name.
The fastest rail option is the Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway. From Beijing North or Qinghe, trains reach Badaling Great Wall Station in a short journey. On 12306 the station may appear as Badalingchangcheng; in Chinese it is 八达岭长城站.
Beijing North is convenient for travellers staying near Xizhimen and is connected with Metro Lines 2, 4 and 13. Qinghe is useful for northern Beijing and is connected with Metro Line 13 and the Changping Line.
The same line serves Datong South, Zhangjiakou, Yanqing, Hohhot, Taiyuan, Chongli and Taizicheng. Pingyao Gucheng travellers can use the direct connection to Zhangjiakou and change there for Badaling Great Wall.
From Datong South, direct trains to Badaling Great Wall appear in the current snapshot. If the direct departure does not suit your schedule, travel to Zhangjiakou first and change there for more options.
Direct tourist buses and public buses also serve Badaling. They can be useful when rail tickets are unavailable, but traffic, pickup points and seasonal schedules vary.
Frequently asked questions
Should I leave from Beijing North or Qinghe?
Both have direct high-speed trains in the current snapshot. Beijing North is connected with Beijing Metro Lines 2, 4 and 13, while Qinghe is connected with Metro Line 13 and the Changping Line. Choose according to your hotel and the departure time.
How do I reach Beijing North or Qinghe from central Beijing?
Use the Beijing Metro. Beijing North is at Xizhimen and is connected with Lines 2, 4 and 13. Qinghe is connected with Line 13 and the Changping Line. Allow extra time for security and station walking.
How do I reach the wall from Badaling Great Wall Station?
Follow the official station signs and use the current scenic-area shuttle or walking route. Confirm the entrance, shuttle operating hours and ticket or reservation requirements before travel.
Can I travel from Pingyao Gucheng?
Yes. The current snapshot shows a direct service from Pingyao Gucheng toward Zhangjiakou. Change at Zhangjiakou for a train continuing to Badaling Great Wall Station, and verify the full connection on 12306.
Can I travel from Datong South?
Yes. Direct trains from Datong South to Badaling Great Wall appear in the current snapshot. If the direct train does not suit your time, you can also travel to Zhangjiakou first and change for a Badaling Great Wall service.
Are there other public transport options?
Yes. Direct tourist buses and public buses such as route 877 from Deshengmen serve Badaling, but schedules and pickup points vary. Use current official information and compare them with the high-speed rail timetable.
Sources
- China Railway 12306Official train schedules and ticket booking for the high-speed rail route.
- Badaling Great Wall official websiteOfficial scenic-area information; verify current shuttle, ticket and entrance arrangements.
- Beijing SubwayOfficial metro information for Beijing North and Qinghe connections.
