🧱 Mutianyu Great Wall (Ultimate Guide)🔥

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🧱Mutianyu Great Wall is the longest Great Wall section in China (5.4km) with stunning views and fewer crowds than Badaling!

⚠️ Block a full day for this adventure to explore without rushing 🏃

🚌 Getting There (Zanbus) + 🎟️ Entrance Ticket
- Adult: 137 RMB
- ✅ Includes: Return bus to Beijing + Entrance ticket + 5-hour self-guided tour
- 📅 Book 10 days–1 month in advance via Trip.com (Paperless entry, only passport needed)
- Departure Times: 8 AM, 9 AM, or 10 AM
📍 Pick-up: Metro Line 5, Dengshi Kou (Exit C)
📍 Drop-off: Metro Line 5, Lama Temple Station

⚠️ Missed your return bus? Just catch the next available slot (last at 5 PM)
🥪 Bring snacks and water!
🍔 Show your Zanbus ticket for 15% OFF at Burger King & Subway

⏰ Opening Hours
- Mar 16–Nov 15: 7:30am-6pm
- Nov 16–Mar 15: 8am-5pm

🗺️ Watchtower Highlights
Towers 1–6: Steepest climb 💪
Tower 6: Zhengguan Terrace (Unique Design) ✨
Towers 6–9: Flat, scenic stroll 🚶
Tower 14: Best panoramic views 🌄
Tower 15: Free graffiti wall 🎨
Towers 19–20: Highest point 🏔
Towers 23+: Closed to public 🚫

⚠️ Plan your route before purchasing the Cable Car 🚡 OR Chairlift-Toboggan combo 🛷
‼️(Different operators, NOT interchangeable!!) ‼️
- 🛷Chairlift-Toboggan combo goes to Tower 6 (near Zhengguan Terrace)
🚡 Cable car goes to Tower 14 (near Hero Slope)

🛷Chairlift + Toboggan Combo! (🔥MUST TRY!🔥)
- Price: 140RMB/Round trip (trip.com, QR code entry)
- Chairlift goes to Tower 6 (Zhengguan Terrace)
- Toboggan Station (Between Tower 5 and 6): 5-minutes of thrill ride down the mountain with BEAUTIFUL VIEW!
⚠️ In a rush? Take the chairlift down (shorter wait)

🔥Our Itinerary🔥
⚠️There were delays and long queues due to the Qingming Festival long weekend. On usual days, it’s less hectic.

🚶Route: Tower 6 → Tower 4
⚠️This route has the best views! 🏔️But the climb can be steep if you’re afraid of heights. Totally worth it! ✨

8:00 AM: Bus departs Beijing (Dengshi Kou Station)
10:00 AM: Arrive at Mutianyu Great Wall Gate
10:20 AM: Shuttle bus to main entrance
10:45 AM: Queue for chairlift →Tower 6
12:00 PM: Ride chairlift up
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Explore the Wall, hike, enjoy views! ✨
1:30 PM: Queue for Toboggan
2:30 PM: Ride down! 🎢
2:40 PM: Reach the base
3:00 PM: Shuttle bus to gate
3:15 PM: Chill at Zanbus Lounge
4:00 PM: Depart for Beijing
7:30 PM: Arrive at Lama Temple Station (Yonghegong)

⚠️We missed the 3:00 PM bus to Beijing, so we took the next available one at 4:00 PM (no extra charge)

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