Overview:
The Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall of China is easily reached from Beijing City center and is good for a day-trip combined with a visit to the Ming Tombs. The Mutianyu Section is a little farther away than other sections of the Great Wall and is therefore less crowded with tourists. It offers beautiful views of the snaking Wall as it undulates over mountains into the distance and is fortified by a number of watchtowers that visitors can climb up into for views of the surrounding area.
Location:
43 miles (70 km) northTieast of Beijing
History:
Construction of the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall began during the Nothern Dynasties period (386-581) and was restored by Ming emporers between 1368-1644. It historically provided a northern border to Beijing and is connected to Juyongguan Pass in the west and the Guibeikou Section of the Great Wall in the east.
Features:
1.4 miles (2,250m) long
22 blockhouses and watchtowers
26 feet (7-8m) high and 20 feet (4-6m) wide
Getting there:
No. 6 Tourist Bus Beijing stops: Xuan Wu Men – NE corner of intersection
Dong Si She Tiao – NW subway entrance
An Ding men – SW subway entrance
Xuan Wu Men – NE corner of intersection
Dong Si She Tiao – NW subway entrance
An Ding men – SW subway entrance
Beijing stops: Xuan Wu Men – NE corner of intersection
Dong Si She Tiao – NW subway entrance
An Ding men – SW subway entrance
Xuan Wu Men – NE corner of intersection
Dong Si She Tiao – NW subway entrance
An Ding men – SW subway entrance
Taxi hire
Private tour: from RMB 1,500 (about $185) for the day, includes guide, driver and transportation in private car
Essentials:
Admission: RMB 35 (about $4.30)
Opening hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p,m.
Recommended time for visit: allow 2-3 hours
Best time to visit: Autumn for changing foliage and best chances of clear views
Tips:
Wear comfortable shoes, sections of the Wall are very steep
Take the chair lift up, but opt for the slide on the way down
Another easy section to visit from Beijing is the Badaling Section.
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