Introducing Mùtiányù
Renowned for its Ming dynasty guard towers and stirring views, the 2250m-long granite section of wall at Mùtiányù (admission Y35; 6.30am-6pm), 90km northeast of Běijīng in Huáiróu County, dates from Ming dynasty remains, built upon an earlier Northern Qi dynasty conception. It was developed as an alternative to Bādálǐng and is, in the balance, a less commercial experience despite motivated hawking and tourist clutter. The wall here similarly comes replete with a cable car (round trip Y50; 8.30am-4.30pm). October is the best month to visit, with the countryside drenched in autumn hues.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Beijing 15th of November
by gearsau 09 September 2011
I was at Mutianyu about 9 days ago..View was so good, all we could see was smog..... Just a typical China day :-)
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RE: Beijing 15th of November
by jiejie 08 September 2011
@ #12: --I think the ticket has a little map/diagram on the back, there are also places to buy souvenir maps which aren't a bad idea.…
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RE: Beijing 15th of November
by martiniman 08 September 2011
Hi there!! This thread just replied to a few questions I had regarding visits in Beijing as I will visit Beijing for 4 days and a half…
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