Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Travel Guide

#Mainland Travel Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Huairou District, Beijing. It is the essence of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, with a total length of 5,400 meters. It is famous for its "double-sided battlement" design, dense watchtowers (22 watchtowers are distributed in the 2,250-meter open section) and 90% forest coverage. It is known as "The Great Wall, Mutianyu is unique." Compared to the crowded Badaling, Mutianyu has fewer tourists and retains its original appearance, making it suitable for in-depth tours and photography. The scenery is most magnificent in autumn when the maple leaves turn red. Transportation Self-driving/chartered car: It takes about 1.5-2 hours from downtown Beijing, and the parking fee in the scenic area is 20 yuan per time. Direct bus: Mu Bus: Departs from Dongsishitiao Metro Station at 8:00 every day, round trip fare is 80 yuan, goes directly to the scenic area and is free of shuttle bus fees, stays for 5 hours. Bus transfer: Take Bus 916 from Dongzhimen to Huairou North Street (1 hour), then transfer to H23 or charter a car (about 50 yuan) to arrive. Tickets and Facilities Tickets: 40 yuan for adults, 20 yuan for students, including Lishan Garden; real-name reservations must be made in advance on the official WeChat account. Shuttle bus: 15 yuan round trip (Mu bus passengers can go directly for free). Recreational facilities: Cable car (North Ticket Gate): 140 yuan round trip, directly to Enemy Tower No. 14, suitable for a relaxing tour of the West Line (Enemy Towers No. 14-20). Cableway + slide (South Ticket Gate): Round trip 140 yuan, starting from Enemy Platform No. 6, the slide down the mountain is exciting and interesting, suitable for parents and children. Recommended routes Classic Western Route (about 2 hours): Take the cable car to Enemy Tower No. 14 → Hike to the highest point of No. 20 "Hero's Slope". Along the way, you can check in at the filming location of "If You Are the One" (Enemy Tower No. 15) and overlook the panoramic view. Interesting East Line (about 3 hours): Take the cable car to No. 6 enemy tower → hike to No. 1 "Big Corner Tower", experience the slide down the mountain, and pass by the "Zhengguantai" where three enemy towers stand side by side. Double-line challenge: Take the cable car up to Enemy Tower No. 14, hike to Enemy Tower No. 6 and then slide down the mountain. You need to buy tickets for both transportations. Precautions Best time: It is recommended to arrive before 8:30 to avoid the crowds. Pay attention to sun protection in summer and keep warm in winter. Safety tips: Some sections are steep and require non-slip shoes. The slide is limited to those over 10 years old who want to ride independently. Nearby food: After going down the mountain, you can go to "Great Wall Villa" to taste rainbow trout, and enjoy discounts with ticket holders. Mutianyu Great Wall combines history and natural landscapes, and is equipped with a variety of transportation facilities. It is the first choice for in-depth experience of the charm of the Great Wall. It is recommended to reserve 4-5 hours to fully explore! #Mainland China Attractions #Beijing