Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the most well-known Great Wall sections in Beijing and played an important role among the Ming Great Wall sections. This section connects the north Gubeikou and the west Juyongguan and served as a key fortress that guarded Beijing in the past times. Zhengguantai (正关台) and Dajiaolou (大角楼) are the famous spots of it. More importantly, the wall in this section has been well protected and can better expose the old flavor of the Great Wall.

One can feel season changes on Mutianyu Great Wall. When the cold winter arrives and the Great Wall is warmed in the sunlight under the blue sky, you will feel the grace of the Great Wall of the past times. When the Great Wall is covered with snow, it will give off a feel of north China.

Address: Mutianyu Scenic Spot, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing 北京市怀柔区渤海镇慕田峪旅游区

Admission: 45 RMB

Getting there: Take Bus No. 916 at Sanyuanqiao (三元桥) to Huairou North Street (怀柔北大街), get on Bus No. h23/h36/h35 to Mutianyu Ring Island (慕田峪环岛) and walk 2.8 km to the Great Wall.