Our Location:
No. 99, Jiazi Road, Chengdu
1. WeChat Service Account: Detailed Booking Process
- Open WeChat → Tap + (top-right) → Select Scan QR Code.
- Scan the official 八达岭长城 (Badaling Great Wall) Service Account QR Code.
- The official account page pops up → Tap the blue Follow button.
- After following, you’ll be redirected to the chat interface.
- Tap the bottom menu 微购票 (Micro Ticketing) → Jump to the 长城内外旅游 (Changcheng Neiwai Travel) Mini Program.
- Switch language to English (top-right corner of the Mini Program).
- Tap Buy Tickets → Select date & time slot → Choose adult ticket.
- Add visitor info: Enter passport number, first name, last name (exactly as in your passport).
- Confirm order → Pay via Visa/MasterCard/WeChat Pay (bind foreign cards).
- Save the e-ticket QR code (stored in the Mini Program, SMS, or email).
- Entry: Present original passport + QR code at the foreigner-only channel.
2.1 Jinshanling Great Wall
-Official WeChat Service Account: 金山岭长城
-Official WeChat Mini Program: 金山岭长城
(No dedicated public QR code available; simply search for “金山岭长城” on WeChat.)
2.2 Juyongguan Great Wall
-Official WeChat Service Account: 居庸关长城
-Official WeChat Mini Program: 居庸关长城
(No dedicated public QR code available; simply search for “居庸关长城” on WeChat.)
2.3 Simatai Great Wall (including Gubei Water Town)
-Official WeChat Service Account: 古北水镇
-Official WeChat Mini Program: 古北水镇
2. WeChat Mini Program Booking (Bilingual, Most Convenient)
- Open WeChat → Tap + → Scan QR Code for the 长城内外旅游 (Changcheng Neiwai Travel) Mini Program.
- Language: Auto-matches system language; switch to English manually if needed.
- Login: Select Passport Login → Enter passport number, English name, phone number.
- Buy Tickets: Select date → Time slot → Adult ticket → Add visitor (passport info) → Confirm order.
- Payment: Same as website; support foreign credit cards.
- Entry: Present original passport + in-app QR code directly; no ticket exchange required.
(Updated: May 13, 2026 | For passport holders)
3. Official Channels & Websites for Major Great Wall Sections
Badaling Great Wall (Most Popular)
- Official website: https://www.badaling.cn/
- Online ticketing portal: https://ticket.badaling.cn/
- WeChat Mini Program: 长城内外旅游 (Changcheng Neiwai Travel, official only)
- WeChat Service Account: 八达岭长城 (Badaling Great Wall, ID: badalingcf)
Mutianyu Great Wall (Less Crowded, Foreigner-Friendly)
- Official website: https://www.mutianyugreatwall.com/
- English portal: https://fx.mutianyugreatwall.com/fore/index
Simatai Great Wall (Original Ming Wall, Night Tours)
- Official website: http://www.wtown.com
Jinshanling Great Wall (Photography Paradise)
- Official website: http://www.jinshanlinggreatwall.com/
Juyongguan Great Wall (Ancient Pass Near Beijing)
- Official website: https://www.juyongguan.cn/
4. Official Website Booking (English, for Desktop)
- Visit: https://ticket.badaling.cn/
- Click EN (top-right) for English interface.
- Register/Login:
- Click Register → Select Passport.
- Fill in: First Name, Last Name, Passport No., Nationality, Email, Password.
- Verify email → Log in.
- Date: Book up to 7 days in advance; 2 time slots daily (09:00–12:30 / 12:30–16:00).
- Ticket type: Adult Ticket (Peak: ¥40, Off-peak: ¥35).
- Limit: 1 ticket per person daily; max 5 tickets per order.Select Tickets:
- Fill Visitor Info: Enter passport details for each visitor (exact as passport).
- Payment: Support Visa/MasterCard/Alipay/WeChat Pay (bind foreign cards).
- Confirmation: Receive order confirmation + entry QR code via email/SMS.
- Entry: No paper ticket needed; present original passport + QR code at foreigner-only channel.
5. Essential Info for Foreign Visitors
Document Requirements
- Only accepted: Valid passport or Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card.
- Name/ID number must exactly match passport (case-sensitive).
Booking & Crowd Limits
- Book up to 7 days in advance (Badaling); 30 days (Mutianyu).
- Daily limit: 65,000 visitors (Badaling); split into 2 time slots.
- Peak season (Apr 1–Oct 31): Book 3–5 days early; sellouts common on holidays.
Entry Credentials
- No paper ticket/exchange needed: Original passport + QR code (website/Mini Program/SMS).
- Foreigner-only channels with English signs and English-speaking staff.
Opening Hours & Ticket Prices
- Badaling: 09:00–16:00 (last entry 15:00); Peak ¥40, Off-peak ¥35.
- Mutianyu: 07:30–18:00 (peak); 08:00–17:30 (off-peak); ¥45.
Support & Emergency
- English hotline: 010-69121880 (daily 08:00–17:00).
- On-site multilingual self-service ticket machines (accept passport) at Guan City Square/cable car entrance.
6. FAQ
- Q: What if passport info is entered incorrectly?A: Modify directly before payment; if paid, refund and rebook (refundable before check-in; by 24:00 on visit day).
- Q: Can I pay with an international credit card?A: Yes; both website and Mini Program support Visa/MasterCard; WeChat Pay accepts bound foreign cards.
- Q: Is a health code required?A: No longer required (2026); entry via passport + QR code only.
