Spring is here, the weather in Beijing is getting warmer and warmer, and it is a good season to travel to Beijing again. When arriving in Beijing,"no one is a hero until he reaches the Great Wall." However, the Badaling Great Wall and the Juyongguan Great Wall are far away in the mountainous areas of northern Beijing and about 70 kilometers away from the urban area. For free travel tourists from other places, the choice of transportation mode is a problem.

Now I have summarized several common transportation methods to Badaling on the Internet, and analyzed the advantages and disadvantages for you. I hope to make your trip to the Great Wall more relaxed and natural, avoiding holes and not stepping on thunder.

The first type: buses

Bus: No. 877 Deshengmen-Badaling

This is the most common way to go to the Great Wall. Many foreign tourists are told to go to the Great Wall this way. Bus No. 877 is taken at Deshengmen. When you come out from the subway entrance of Deshengmen, there will be a sign indicating the direction of Road 877. Follow the sign. Keep going. I saw an arrow tower behind me, so I crossed the road and walked to the arrow tower. Route 877 is parked under the arrow tower.

Pros: Cheap fares, which is the only advantage

Disadvantages:

1. Deshengmen Departure: 6:00-12:00

Departure from the Great Wall: 10:30-17:00

Everyone must pay attention to the time of bus No. 877. When you come down from the Great Wall, don't miss the latest bus, otherwise it will cost a lot of money to take a black bus back.

2. There is no guarantee of time: it's okay if there is no traffic jam, it takes 2-3 hours to get stuck

3. Not very convenient, you need to transfer, and you need to walk a lot.

4. There are many people, and many times the situation is like the following figure

Second type: trains

Train: Take the S2 high-speed train Huangtudian Car-Badaling

Due to the renovation of the Beijing-Zhangjiakou High-speed Railway in conjunction with the Winter Olympics, Beijing North Railway Station has been suspended. The current departure station of the S2 line to Badaling has been temporarily adjusted to Huangtudian Station in Huilongguan.

There are Metro Line 13 and Line 8 around this station. Line 13 can get on from Xizhimen, Dongzhimen and other city stations and get off at Huoying Station. Line 8 starts from Nanluogu Lane and can also reach Huoying Station. From Huoying Metro Station to Huangtudian Station, you have to exit the G4 Exit to quickly reach Huangtudian Station.

Advantages:

1. Cheap fare, 7 yuan

2. The S2 train crosses the mountain peach blossom sea in the valley between the Great Wall. It is called the "train bound for spring". When spring is warm and flowers are in full bloom, it is good to see the scenery from the train.

Disadvantages:

1. Inconvenient to purchase tickets: Although the S2 line is a "Harmony" EMU, it is not available for online purchase on train ticketing mobile clients or websites such as 12306. There are only two ways to purchase tickets: purchase tickets at the on-site window and directly use the Beijing Public Transport Card to directly swipe your card to enter the station. In contrast, the most convenient way is to swipe your card to enter the station. However, the balance of the bus card must be greater than 16 yuan. Because the S2 line ends at Yanqing Station, Badaling Great Wall is just one of them; it costs 16 yuan to reach Yanqing. So insufficient balance in the card will not let you enter the station, even if you go to Badaling instead of the terminal.

2. Departure time is not fixed: The round-trip departure time of the "Great Wall of Harmony" train on line S2 is different on weekdays and weekends, and is also different on weekdays and holidays. The departure time between each train is long, usually about 2 hours. Therefore, before setting off, be sure to check the authoritative information released by the Beijing Railway Department. Don't use old timetables, otherwise you may have made a trip in vain and your travel plans will easily be disrupted.

3. Need to grab seats: Line S2 "Harmony Great Wall" implements public transportation management and does not adopt a check-in method. The seats are very tight, so it can be said to be on a first-come-first-served basis. There are often a large number of passengers on the S2 line who have to stand all the way to Badaling and return to Beijing standing. How miserable can they be?

The third type: private car

Self-driving; taxi; chartering

Advantages: Worry-saving and convenient

Disadvantages:

1. It's just one word expensive. The one-way taxi fare costs 200 to 300 yuan. If you charter a car to the Great Wall, you usually start at 700 yuan.

2. Some say that it is okay to drive by yourself, but you should be aware that you must reach the regular and exclusive large parking lot in Badaling Scenic Area.

Along the way, when you are approaching the scenic spot, there are people in illegal parking lots to guide you. After you park, they will tell you that the car can only park here. They will be responsible for pulling you to the entrance of the scenic area and recommend you the cable car and shuttle bus package ticket, which is 25 yuan more expensive than buying a ticket yourself. The regular scenic spot parking lot has a very regular doorman at the door. It is a very regular large underground parking lot. Please watch the road signs.

Fourth type: Great Wall Express (recommended)

The "Busda/BUSDA" through train from downtown Beijing to Badaling Great Wall Scenic Area was officially opened to traffic after the Spring Festival in 22 years. This is the first through train route specially built for Badaling Scenic Area by a gold medal travel agency that has been specializing in Beijing tourism for more than 20 years. Taking the bus can save tourists 2 hours to and from the trip, realizing the good need of saving time and direct access to the Badaling Great Wall safely, reliably, comfortably and happily.

Through trains are the most popular and convenient mode of transportation in contemporary times. The through train to the Great Wall Scenic Area starts at Exit C of Beitucheng Subway Station on Metro Line 8/10. There are two trains a day, at 8:00 and 10:00. It depends on which flight you choose. The time is convenient for you to choose, and the departure place is easy to find.

Pros: This carOne stop directly to Badaling Great Wall Scenic Area, the gathering point is close to the highway entrance, and it takes 10 minutes to get on the highway.Avoid urban traffic jamsSave 1 hour of traffic jam time. Stop in the central area of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube on the return journey. There is a tour guide on the bus for youAccurate, scientific and true explanationThe cultural content of the Great Wall and city climbing strategies can also help you purchase tickets for scenic spots, which is very convenient. Reduce the time you spend queuing to collect your own tickets. The round-trip bus fare is 120 yuan, and children are half price (including scenic spots tickets). The most important point is pure green, no shopping, and a truly branded bus.

Tourists can book in the Ctrip APP at 23:00 one day in advance, and travel back and forth with their ID card and booking mobile phone number.

The opening of the through train can achieve a "one-stop" seamless connection between Beijing and the Badaling Great Wall Scenic Area, meeting tourists 'desire to travel easily, deeply and safely across the Badaling Great Wall. Through trains provide tourists with a variety of models, which are energy-saving and environmentally friendly, and have safe and comfortable seats. During the epidemic, prevention and control were strengthened. All guests would measure temperature and disinfect, carefully check their health codes, travel codes, etc. Taking a bus to the through train is a guarantee of peace of mind and safety. Not only that, Basda has also prepared bus-themed cultural and creative gifts for tourists to lead you to "Poetry and Distance".

Spring is here, let's climb the Great Wall together