How to Get to the Great Wall from Hong Kong

To plan Great Wall tours from Hong Kong, you should take a flight or train from Hong Kong to Beijing first, and then go to the Great Wall from the airport or railway station for sightseeing. A typical Hong Kong to Great Wall trip usually spans 2 - 3 days. For those with limited time aiming for a one-day tour, taking an overnight train is the way to go.

Among the numerous sections of the Great Wall in Beijing, Mutianyu and Badaling stand out as the premier choices.
 

By Flight: 

Fly from Hong Kong Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport or Beijing Daxing International Airport. The flight typically takes 3 to 4 hours, with around 20 daily departures. 

By High-Speed Train: 

• G80 Train: This train departs from Hong Kong West Kowloon for Beijing West Railway Station at 11:20 every day, with a journey duration of 8 hours and 10 minutes. 
 

• Overnight bullet train G898: Operating from Friday to Monday, it departs from Hong Kong West Kowloon at 20:25 and arrives at Beijing West Railway Station after 10 hours and 30 minutes, at 06:53 the next morning. 

Hong Kong International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport

Both Mutianyu and Badaling Great Wall are located in the suburbs of Beijing, and it takes 1 - 2 hours by car from the airport or the city center. How to get there depends on whether you arrive in Beijing at the airport or Beijing West Railway Station from Hong Kong. 
 

The most recommended ways to travel from Beijing Airport to the Great Wall are by taxi, private car hire, or joining a guided tour. 
 

Although public transportation is a more economical way to travel, since there is no direct bus between Beijing Airport and the Great Wall, you need to first take the airport bus to the city center and then take another bus to the Great Wall. This round-trip to the city center consumes a significant amount of time, and you may encounter traffic congestion during peak hours. 
 

More to see: How to get to the Great Wall of China from Beijing Airport?
 

If you arrive in Beijing by high-speed rail, you will get off at Beijing West Railway Station, which is located in the city center. Although public transportation to the Great Wall is available, it is time-consuming. If your schedule is tight, it is not recommended. Taking a taxi or joining a guided tour is a more favorable option.

Beijing West Railway Station

- To reach Mutianyu by public transportation: 2.5 - 3 hours

First, head to either Dongzhimen or Qianmen Station, where tourist and city buses are available for the journey to Mutianyu Great Wall.
 

To Dongzhimen: Take Metro Line 9 to Guojia Tushuguan (National Library) Station, transfer to Metro Line 4 at Xizhimen Station, then take Metro Line 2 to Dongzhimen Station and exit from Exit E.
 

To Qianmen: Take Metro Line 7 to Zhuzhukou Station, transfer to Metro Line 8 and get off at Qianmen Station, then exit from Exit E3.
 

Then, board the tourist bus or bus line 916 Express to the Mutianyu Great Wall.

Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing

Detailed in: How to get to Mutianyu Great Wall from downtown Beijing
 

- To reach Badaling Great Wall by public transportation: 2 hours

The easiest and most feasible public transportation to get to Badaling Great Wall from Beijing West Railway Station is to go to Beitucheng first and then transfer to Bus No. 877.
 

To Beitucheng: Take Metro Line 7 to Zhuzhukou Station, transfer to Metro Line 8 and alight at Beitucheng Station, then exit from Exit E.

Badaling Great Wall, Beijing

Bus 877 to Badaling

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How to Get to the Badaling Great Wall: Train vs. Bus
 

1. Take the G898 train from Hong Kong West Kowloon between Friday and Monday, departing at 20:25 and arriving at Beijing West Railway Station at 06:53 the next morning.
2. Travel from Beijing West Railway Station to the Great Wall.
3. After the visit, return to Beijing West Railway Station and take the G897 train to Hong Kong West Kowloon at 20:13. The journey takes 11 hours and arrives at 07:12 the next morning.
 

Note: If you finish your Great Wall tour early, consider visiting the Beijing Capital Museum, which is just a 15-minute drive from Beijing West Railway Station. Note that the last admission time to the museum is 16:00.
 

1. High-speed train tickets for the routes between Hong Kong and Beijing are in high demand. It is advisable to book them 15 days in advance.
2. During holidays or weekends, it is recommended to visit the Mutianyu section, as the Badaling section tends to be extremely crowded during these periods.