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Mutianyu is located in HuairouCounty, Beijing which successfully hosted the NGO Tribune of the United Nation's Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995. Northern Qi (550-577) started to construct a wall here. During the Ming Hong.

Wu reign (1368-1398), General Xu Da built the Great Wall on its foundation. The MutianyuPass was erected in 1404 (the 2nd year of the Ming Yong Le reign). Construction continued when General Qi Jiguang was transferrel to Jizhou to command the garrison area in 1568 (the 2nd year of the Long Qing reign). Click Here to Search a Great Wall Tour >>

The fortifications and the Great Wall here are characterized by many watchtowers on overlapping mountain ranges. The wall, built with slabs of stone, is crenellated on both sides with bricks. Horsetrapping snares outside the wall offer better protection and ward off attacks. With Juyongguan in the west and Gubeikou in the east.

Mutianyu serves as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. With vegetation, green pines and cypresses covering 90 per cent of the area, the sceneries here are beautiful all the year round.

Travel Tips

Opening Hours: 07:30 to 17:20

Recommended Time for a Visit: Two and a half hours

How to get there: Take Bus no 916 or take tourist Bus No. 6 at Xuanwumen Gate

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Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall, click here to enlarge

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