SCAM ALERT: Beijing Touts at Attractions Pushing Sketchy Great Wall 'Deals'!
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I'll remember that for next time.
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To get to the Badaling Great Wall, take bus 877 from Beitucheng subway station. It's a direct, one-stop ride on the highway. It costs 6 yuan if you swipe a card or scan a code, 3 yuan with a student card, and it's free for seniors or those with concession cards. You get off right at the walking entrance to the Great Wall, no need to transfer to a shuttle bus, which is super convenient. Bus 877 is an official Beijing public bus, so there won't be any tour guides trying to sell you things on board. However, when you get off, be aware of unofficial 'black' guides at the bus door. They'll try to get all 877 passengers to line up and listen to them. They might say they're just informing you about the last bus, but they're actually trying to sell you toboggan/slide rides. They'll claim walking up is exhausting, the cable car station is a 30-minute walk from the bus stop, and that only their slide is convenient. Don't fall for it! Just follow your phone's GPS to the entrance. When I went, I managed to hike the South route (round trip) and the North loop all in one day. Just be mindful of the last 877 bus back. If you miss it, you can take the S2 suburban railway line, a high-speed train, or bus 879 to Nankou and then transfer to bus 919 back to Beitucheng subway station.
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Let's just say I've got plenty of experience! Hope this helps everyone avoid some detours!!!
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A Badaling Great Wall tour for just over 100 yuan that includes entrance tickets and lunch? The costs barely cover it, so you're almost guaranteed to get ripped off. You're much better off taking the public bus yourself or chartering a car!
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So, you really shouldn't go for the cheapest option.
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I still prefer taking the high-speed train directly.
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But it's so hard to snag tickets, sweetie~
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If you want to have a really good experience, chartering a car is still the way to go. DM me if you're interested. No hidden fees, no scams, all prices clearly stated.
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DM me for car chartering.
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Isn't it bus 80 from the Qianmen Tourist Distribution Center?