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i sugest this section of the Great Wall than Badaling.Fantastic view the Forest-coverage Rate is over 90 percent .Its about 80 km from Beijing . Leave a Comment
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The wall here is a lot quieter than at the other 2 places that people can go to climb on it.
Here, it is quiet, not overrun, and very serene.
You need to take the cable car from the car park (unless you are totally mad,) dodging the stalls on the way up and down of course.
It's a fair climb to the wall so you will appreciate the cable car.
The wall itself is fantastic. parts have been restored, but this has not diminished the beauty of the whole thing.
There are lots of steps on the wall itself, so be prepared for some activity.
The scenery is wonderful, the history unbelievable, and the sense of wonderment overpowering.
I spent my birthday here.
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WE went to the Great Wall at Mutianyu with Alvin. He was an excellent guide and we enjoyed it very much .The way up to the wall by cable car gives brilliant views, and the walk on the top was really awe-inspiring.Alvin gave us a lot of information about the history of the Wall and the whole experience was unforgettable. Leave a Comment
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Amazing, Mutianyu, one of the many sections of the Great Wall, is there since the Qi Dynasty (550-577). Mutianyu has been very well-preserved through the centuries and this is why I like, it still possesses some kind of rusticity. So far it has been restored twice, the first time during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the second time in 1569.
I have been to Badaling (probably the most famous section of the Great Wall) but I prefer Mutianyu because is more rustic and rugged, less crowded and covered with greenery and ancient trees. Going up to the top you can climb it by yourself or use the cable car. I prefer climbing because it is all nature around you.
"You're not a real man if you haven't climbed the Great Wall" - Mao Zedong Directions: The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is located in Huairou County, 70km northeast of Beijing, by car it is a 2 hours driving (farer than the Badaling section but worth the trip).Website: http://www.kinabaloo.com/mutianyu_great_wall.html
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Less than 2 hours, by bus, from Beijing is the “must do” Great Wall of China.
Anne and visited the “Mutianyu’ section where the wall descends steeply from one ridge, across a huge valley and up the other side. Just when you think you are finished walking this section you look down and realise that you still have another valley to traverse before you are actually finished Leave a Comment
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The Mutianyu section of the wall is perhaps the most preserved and has the best facilities of the 4 main sections to visit.
All the guide books mention that this is “the most breathtaking view of the wall as it winds its way over the hills.”
Once on top of the wall you are able to walk quite a long way in either a westerly or easterly direction and the crowds tend to thin out quite quickly due to the distance that can be walked. Leave a Comment
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A Ming addition to the Great Wall, cannons can be seen strewn between the ramparts and watchtowers. These cannons were used to both draw attention to a particular problem, summon help or as a means of protection.
I could not help but wonder about the poor sod that had to carry all the cannon balls and gun powder up the steep slopes and onto the wall..what a mission! Leave a Comment
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As most of the tourist guides point out, “The wall took advantage of the natural terrain for defensive purposes, following the highest points of the mountains and clinging to the ridges.”
Not only does this offer you, the tourist, spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, the “Mutianyu" section of the wall is not for the faint hearted!
The wall is very steep in sections (one couple resorted to crawling up the stairs on their hands and knees,) and therefore you will require a moderate amount of physical fitness.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO TAKE THE ESSENTIALS:
Day pack, water, hat, water, sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes and water. Oh yeah, and water! Leave a Comment
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It is a long way to go to just walk the wall as quick as you can. When Anne and I visited the wall it was the middle of summer, 35 degrees Celsius (approx. 105f) and we “took our time” when walking the wall at Mutianyu.
The scenery was spectacular and we certainly enjoyed the shade inside the watchtowers as we meandered our way across the top.
The Mutianyu section of the wall is covered in greenery and makes for a spectacular sight. The cool breeze that whistles down the carriageways, through the ramparts and into the watchtowers makes for an enjoyable break. Leave a Comment
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 View of the Great Wall at
Mutianyu by ahoerner
Admission and cable car cost around RMB 100.
Once you've got to the top using the cable car you have a great deal of wall stretching over the hills to walk and walk until you feel like to get down using the tobogan... Leave a Comment Address: Mutianyu
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