One-day tour guide to Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing

The Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing is a famous Great Wall site, and the preserved buildings are also very perfect. Moreover, the terrain here is steep, which is very suitable for exploration and mountain climbing. It is a popular cultural attraction among young tourists. Autumn is coming. The following is a detailed introduction to the one-day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing.

1. Classic One-Day Hiking Tour

Transportation Guide

Tour Route:

Starting Point: Dongzhimenwai Bus Station

Departure time: 8:30 every day

Return time to Muyu Scenic Area: 16:00

Price: one-way 30 yuan/person (one-way bus card is not allowed, various Free certificate is invalid)

Bus lines:

Take bus No. 916 from Dongzhimen to Huairou North Street, transfer to bus No. H23, H24, H35, H36, at Mutianyu Get off at Huandao Station.

Ticket price

Adult ticket: 40 RMB; adult postcard ticket: 45 RMB (Monday to Sunday, January 1 to December 31)

08:00-17:00 (November 16th - Monday - Sunday, March 15th of the following year)

07:30-18:00( March 16th - November 15th, Monday - Friday) 07:30-18:30 (March 16th - November 15th, Saturday - Sunday)

Things to note

Cable Car: Summer 08:00-17:00; Winter 08:30-16:30

Slideshow: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:50; Saturday to Sunday 08:00 to 17:00 daily.

Address: Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing

Detailed travel notes

“The sky is high and the clouds are clear, and I can see the flying geese in the distance. A man who is not a hero on the Great Wall can only travel thousands of miles." When I was a child, I watched the song "Qing Ping Le Liu Pan Shan" and was deeply affected by the revolutionary pride and spiritual outlook of a generation of great men. I secretly vowed to climb the Great Wall once when I grow up and become a "hero" again. After joining the work, it may be a mistake. I have been to the foot of the Great Wall many times but have never reached the top.

In late autumn, I had the opportunity to take the K90 train from Hohhot to visit Beijing. After being in a daze on the train for more than 9 hours, I entered Beijing West Railway Station at 7:25 in the morning. Since the travel agency made the reservation in advance, the travel agency arranged a bus to wait for us. Get on the bus, pass through Lianhuachi East Road, the Second Ring Road, Deshengmenwai Street, the Third Ring Road, the S11 Jingcheng Expressway, and walk south. It takes more than 2 hours to reach the foot of the Mutianyu Great Wall.

The Tianyu Great Wall is about 76 kilometers away from Beijing West Railway Station. It is located in Huairou, northeast of Beijing. It starts from Juyongguan in Changping in the west and ends at Gubeikou in Miyun in the east. According to the tour guide, the Mutianyu Great Wall was built on the basis of the ruins of the Great Wall of the Northern Qi Dynasty in the early Ming Dynasty and is the essence of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. Tianyu has some famous sights such as the Great Wall, such as the Main Observation Tower, the Grand Corner Tower, and the Eagle Flying Inverted. The walls of the Great Wall are still intact, which better reflects the ancient charm of the Great Wall. With a long history and splendid culture, it enjoys the reputation of "the Great Wall of China, unique in Mutianyu" at home and abroad.

Take the car ferry at the foot of the mountain to the entrance of the scenic spot. After passing the ticket gate, anxious tourists could not see the shadow of the Great Wall at all. All they could see were mountains covered with pines and cypresses. In order to savor the "heroic" artistic conception in my mind, I chose to hike up the mountain. Climbing up a steep stone ladder and nearly a thousand steps, we climbed up a mountain among the mountains and arrived at the tenth beacon tower of the Mutianyu Great Wall. Looking at my colleagues, some were panting and some were sweating profusely.

Viewed from a distance, the Great Wall looks like a giant dragon, with a panoramic view, rolling and steep. At this time, I feel a little excited! I admire the five thousand years of cultural heritage of the Chinese nation and the wisdom of the ancients.

The wooden fish beacon towers are numbered from east to west. Beacon Tower No. 20 is located at the westernmost end of the Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area and is also the highest point of the Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area. If you don't reach the Great Wall, you're not a hero. Even if you are exhausted, you have to climb to the top to fulfill your dreams.

The section of the Great Wall from the 10th Beacon Tower to the 18th Beacon Tower is sometimes gentle and sometimes steep as the mountain turns over. Slow down on the gentle road, take a break, breathe fresh air, and feel like you are in a natural oxygen bar. On the steep road, grit your teeth, take one step at a time, and rely on your will to run towards your dreams.

The No. 14 Beacon Tower in the middle is the end point reached by the cable car at the foot of the Great Wall

After passing the No. 18 Beacon Tower, the slope suddenly increased, there were many fewer companions, and the legs began to get sore. After passing the 19th beacon tower, the slope rises rapidly. Hundreds of stone steps are almost straight up and down. The 20th beacon tower is right above your head. Panting and sweating, I walked with heavy legs and gritted my teeth. I didn't dare to raise my head for fear of seeing the steep stone steps going up and losing the momentum to move forward.

Infinite scenery on dangerous peaks. Finally we climbed to the highest point of the Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area, and the majestic Great Wall was right at our feet. At this time, the "heroic" spirit emerged spontaneously. I'm a hero! I'm a hero!

Beacon Tower No. 20 has a warning sign saying "Undeveloped Great Wall ahead, no climbing over", and the passage to continue is blocked by bricks. According to the tour guide, keep walking forward until you reach Beacon Tower No. 25, but the road along the way is bumpy and the walls are broken. It is very dangerous and not suitable for ordinary tourists. Since the blocked brick wall is not high, there are still tourists who jump over the brick wall and continue to move forward in search of greater excitement. They can also see the famous "Jiankou Great Wall" from a distance.

With the satisfaction of realizing his "hero" dream, he turned around and started going down the mountain. Although my legs were still sore, I didn't feel anything at all. May have turned into the joy of success. When returning along the road, pay attention to the Beacon Tower Exits No. 12, 10, 8 and 6, leading to the ferry station. Instead of going out through the four exits, I walked all the way to Beacon Tower No. 1. The passage was blocked and there was no way to go, so I had to go back.

I was deeply touched by climbing the Mutianyu Great Wall. First, autumn is the best time to climb the Mutianyu Great Wall, it is very cool and pleasant. Second, the Mutianyu Great Wall is comfortable and natural because it is not overcrowded. Third, foreigners account for half of the tourists climbing the Mutianyu Great Wall, which gives you a sense of pride and a deep understanding that the Great Wall belongs to China and the world.

Unfortunately, we went a little early and missed the best viewing period for the red leaves in the Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area. Starting from the end of October every year, as autumn deepens and the temperature gradually drops, the best period for viewing red leaves will come. Against the background of autumn, the colorful red leaves all over the mountains and plains are as bright as fire, which makes people fascinated and reluctant to leave. Now, it's just right.

Tel 010-61626022

2. Fun one-day tour

Beijing-Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area

1. Self-driving route : Exit No. 13 of Jingcheng Expressway and follow the road signs to reach the scenic spot.

2. Bus route: You can take the 916 express bus from Dongzhimen and get off at Beijie. After crossing the street, take bus H23H24.

3. Tour route: starting point: Dongzhimen-Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area.

Tel: 96166

Departure location: 30 meters south of Exit C of Qianmen Station of Metro Line 2 (distribution center)

Tel 010-83531111

Muyu Great Wall Scenic Area

Muyu Great Wall was built on the site of the Northern Qi Great Wall by Zhu Yuanzhang’s general Xu Da in 1368 AD. It is the essence of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. This section borders Gubeikou to the east and Juyongguan to the west. It has been an important military location for protecting the capital since ancient times. There are famous landscapes such as the Main Observation Tower, the Big Corner Tower, and the Flying Shadow. The walls of the Great Wall are still intact, which better reflects the ancient charm of the Great Wall.

After arriving at the scenic parking lot, you need to enter the scenic service area first. Passing through the scenic commercial street, there are restaurants, cultural and creative products, toilets, etc. In the commercial street, tourists can have entertainment and rest. After passing through the commercial street, you can take a car ferry to the scenic spot. Visitors can check in and enter the scenic spot.

Tianyu Great Wall Hotel

After leaving the scenic spot, you can go to the Great Wall Hotel for lunch, where there are special dishes.

Attractions around Tianyu Great Wall

Tianyu-Yanqi Lake

Take a rest and have time to play around in the afternoon. Yanqi Lake consists of East and West Lake Districts, with a wide water surface, a storage capacity of 38 million cubic meters, a water surface of 230 hectares, and a maximum water depth of 25 meters. Yanqi Lake has a flat terrain and wide water area, making it very suitable for various land and water entertainment projects. It is a famous tourist attraction and water park in the suburbs of Beijing. Yanqi Lake

Qinglong Gorge, adjacent to the beautiful Yanqi Lake in the south, is a tourist resort with picturesque scenery, beautiful mountains and rivers, green mountains and canyons, and the ancient appearance of the Great Wall. The unique climate outside the Great Wall is cool and pleasant. It is the best choice for people to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city, find tranquil mountains and rivers, return to the mountains and nature, and go on a sightseeing vacation.

Tianyu-Hongluo Temple

Hongluo Temple faces south and is built against the mountain. It has a rigorous layout and majestic momentum. It is backed by Luohong and faces Luohong Lake in the south. It is surrounded by water, with lush trees and towering ancient trees. Hongluo Temple is located in a thousand acres of green ancient pine forest in front of Luohong Mountain, forming a beautiful picture of "Bibo Tibetan Ancient Temple".

After a day of fun, you can go back in the evening~

Have a nice trip~

3. One-day tour of nature and wild fun

Morning 9:00: Take the baby and the family of three for a date with nature. The first stop is Yanqi Lake. Every spring and autumn, flocks of wild geese often come here to rest here, hence the name. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with mountains to the north and the majestic Luohong main peak to the west. The morning bells and evening drums of the thousand-year-old temple echo the natural beauty of Yanqi Lake and complement each other. Jindeng Mountain and Yuanbao Mountain are like two bright pearls, inlaid on the east bank of Yanqi Lake. There used to be an ancient temple on the top of the mountain - Jindeng Temple. Together with Zhaopu Temple at the bottom of the mountain, it is known as one of the eight old sights in Huairou - Golden Lanterns Shine. It is said that this is also the venue for the 2014 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting, which is worth a visit.

At 12 noon, after coming down from the Great Wall, we went to the Western restaurant in the commercial street, which is the baby’s favorite. You can try the most classic burger, the Imperial Castle, with a fire brand, full of juice and fresh vegetables, which will make you want to stop. After lunch, I went to the nearby Bohai Village, where a traditional temple fair during the Spring Festival was being held. The many local performances and traditional activities are refreshing. Everyone joined the team here, especially the babies who usually live in the city. They have never seen such a scene, and they came to join in the fun.

I finally took my baby to the Mutianyu Great Wall in the afternoon. I have always wanted to come, mainly because it is not the majesty of people and dragons, but the real charm of nature. This is also a great place to experience learning with your baby. You can choose to book Great Wall and cable car tickets in advance on the Mutianyu Great Wall Tourism website and scan the QR code directly, which is very smooth. Taking the cable car to the No. 14 watchtower, I immediately felt the breeze blowing. Viewed from a distance, the infinite charm of the Great Wall is admirable. Maybe while you are admiring the Great Wall, your baby and other friends have already started playing snowball fights and building snowmen. At this time, there are no national boundaries, only the same joy. You can lift your baby above your head, hold your lover's hand, and click to let the camera record the happy frozen moment. Tell your baby about Chinese historical stories and traditional culture, and then hold your baby down the slide, which will give your baby a sense of freshness.

At 9pm, check into the Mutianyu Great Wall Hotel. There are many types of rooms to meet the living preferences of all types of people. Families can choose a loft room: the children live on the upper level and the adults live on the lower level. The interior decoration gives the illusion of living in a wooden house in the forest, with lights dotting the night like stars. In the evening, you can bring burgers and steaks, cook a candlelight dinner for your family, and tell the story and love between you.

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