Beijing Attraction: The Great Wall at MuTianYu (Gallery)

May 27, 2012 by Scott Adam

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Posted under: China Travel, Photography

Fast Facts (What You Should Know)

Located in the Huairu county, just 80 kilometres from Beijing’s city center
Mutianyu is the longest restored and accessible section of the wall
Mutianyu stretches 22 kilometers and is composed of solid slabs of granite, gravel, and earth.
The wall reaches 8 meters at its highest point and 5 meters at its widest span.
A series of 22 watchtowers spaced approximately 1-kilometer apart mark this run of the Great Wall.
Constructed first in the Qi Dynasty (550-577), Mutianyu was rebuilt in 1568 and remains in that condition today.

Getting to The Great Wall at Mutianyu

The most hassle-free way of getting to Mutianyu would, of course, be through U China Travel.

We arrange private drivers and guides for most of our guests, which includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in a comfortable sedan or spacious van. The entire automobile ride – from hotel to the wall – will likely take just over one hour.

Alternatively, visitors could opt to hop on a bus at the Dongzhimen long-distance bus station. Bus 916 departs all-day with the last bus at around 7:30 p.m. Do your best to board the ‘fast bus,’ as it will save you around 30-45 minutes of travel time due to fewer stops.