Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu section is regarded as the essence of China Great Wall. If you want to choose a section of the Great Wall in Beijing with medium distance, fewer people, good hiking condition, full travel facilities, and most importantly, the magnificent and primitive scene, most travel guide books will suggest Mutianyu. Located in Huairou County about 45 miles from Beijing, Mutianyu connects Juyongguan Pass in the west and Gubeikou Great Wall in the east. It is the main defensive fortification to the north of Beijing and has protected the capital and the nearby Ming Tombs for many hundreds of years. Mutianyu Great Wall tour is also famous for enjoying the breath-taking beautiful scenery. Woods cover over 96% of the total scenic area. So it gained the honor as the most beautiful Great Wall in China.
The architecture of Mutianyu Great Wall is of special style with closely packed enemy towers, perilous passes and battlements on both side of walls. The Mutianyu itself is a masterpiece of restoration, with 22 original style watchtowers. Take a Mutianyu Great Wall hiking tour to see its awe-inspiring former glory, winding through mountain scenery, with easier hiking conditions and fewer crowds. What's more, the national first-rate cable car is installed in Mutianyul. A sled will give you an opportunity to experience thrills by taking you swoop down from the high mountains, which will sure to give more excitement to your Mutianyu trips.
More Things To Do in Beijing
- Juyongguan Great Wall
- Badaling Great Wall
- Jinshanling Great Wall
- Simatai Great Wall
- Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
- Temple of Heaven
- Ming Tombs (Dingling)
- Ming Tombs (Changling)
- Beihai Park
- Beijing Zoo
- Acrobatic Show
- Tiananmen Square
- Shanhaiguan Great Wall
- Gubeikou Great Wall
- Dashila Area
- Prince Gong's Mansion
- Lama Temple
- Silk Market
- Beijing Bell Tower
- Beijing Roast Duck
- Wangfujing Street
- Hutong Tours
- White Dagoba Temple
- Niujie Mosque
- Shichahai
- Drum Tower
- Liulichang Cultural Street
- Chuangdixia Village
- Dabaotai Tomb Museum
- Ancient Architecture Museum
- Beijing Traditional Opera Museum
- Beijing Capital Museum
- Temple of Azure Clouds
- Reclining Buddha
- Tanzhe Temple
- Ordination Terrace Temple
- Dongsi Mosque
- Former Residence of Song Qingling
- Former Residence of Mei Lanfang
- Former Residence of Guo Moruo
- Former Residence of Lu Xun
- Imperial College
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