Badaling Great Wall Restaurant Guide
Discover the best dining options around the Badaling Great Wall, from convenient food courts to authentic Chinese restaurants. Here's your complete guide to great wall cuisine and restaurants in the area.
Tips: You can copy the Chinese restaurant names to your AMap/Apple Maps search bar to get the exact location.
1. Great Wall Food Court (八达岭美食广场)
Located right outside the entrance gate, this modern food court offers a mix of international and local cuisine.
Menu Highlights
- International fast food (KFC, etc.)
- Traditional Chinese noodles
- Rice dishes and local specialties
- Snacks and beverages
Tips: The food court is surrounded by a supermarket, so you can buy snacks and drinks for your hike.
2. Super Market & Walking Street
Location: Connected to the exit is a walking street filled with vendors selling souvenirs and food options (including breakfast, fruits, noodles, fried snacks, etc.)
- Beijing Peking Duck
- Traditional Beijing preserved fruits
- Fruit shop
- T-shirts printed with "I Love Beijing"
- Pendants and charms
- Buddhist prayer beads
- Fans and hanging ornaments
- Pouches and table decorations
- Traditional Beijing cloth shoes
- Traditional Beijing hand-rolled cigarettes
- Personalized name art paintings
3. Yuan Fu Restaurant (缘福吃住客栈)
A short taxi ride from the Great Wall, Yuan Fu offers an authentic Chinese dining experience.
Signature Dishes
- Northeast Chinese specialties
- Traditional braised pork
- Set meals for couples and groups
- Rich, flavorful sauces perfect for rice
The portions are generous, typical of Northern Chinese cuisine. Their set menu for two plus an additional pork knuckle dish is more than enough for four people. The meat dishes are particularly tender, and their signature sauce complements every dish perfectly.
4. Great Wall Cloud Hotel Restaurant (长城云酒店)
Located 20 minutes by car or 1 hour by bus (Route 880) from Badaling Great Wall.
Menu Recommendations & Prices
- Dough Drop Soup (¥18) - Hearty and filling
- Crab Roe Tofu Soup (¥38) - Rich crab flavor, suitable for all ages
- Stir-fried Pork Intestines (¥78) - Large portion, not greasy
- Lamb with Green Onions (¥48) - Mild flavor, generous serving
- Vegetable Buns (¥20/10 pieces) - Light option
5. Su He Restaurant(苏禾餐厅)
A hidden gem offering traditional Chinese cuisine with a modern twist.
Must-Try Dishes
- Signature Braised Pork: Premium pork belly, perfectly cooked with a sweet glaze
- Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple: Crispy exterior, tender interior
- Preserved Egg with Chili: Perfect with grain rice
- Mushroom with Broccoli: Light and healthy option
The braised pork is particularly noteworthy, served on a bed of rice that absorbs the flavorful sauce. It's the perfect reward after hiking the Great Wall. The sweet and sour pork with pineapple is especially popular among families with children, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures.