The Mutianyu Great Wall

p>The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is ranked top on TripAdvisor among all the Great Wall sections, for its picturesque scenery and beautifully-restored architecture.This is the most child-friendly section, with various ways of visiting. It is about 1.5 hours' drive from downtown Beijing. A 2½-kilometer section was fully restored in 1986.

Hike “the most beautiful and interesting part of the Great Wall” — between the 14th and 23rd watch towers — acknowledged by hikers as "the golden route". It normally takes about 2-3 hours to complete the hike. Then descend and take a bus to transfer back to our vehicle.