Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall: Winter Climbing Guide

Mutianyu Great Wall 📍The Ultimate Winter Guide‼️ 🎫Tickets: Official WeChat account "Mutianyu Great Wall", buy two days in advance, CNY 45/person 🔸Transportation costs: Cable car round trip CNY 140, one way CNY 100. 🔸Highlights: Cable car sightseeing + Zhengguan exploration + Dajiao Tower + Exciting slide experience. ⏰Opening hours: 8:00–17:30 🚌Round-trip bus: Mini program "Beijing Tourist Distribution Center" - buy round-trip tickets - CNY 80/person 🕑Departure time: 9:00–16:00 (Location: Qianmen Street/Shaoyaoju Subway Station) Buses depart when full, and stop after 4 pm, so remember to leave enough time. The bus will stop near the Bird's Nest, so if you have the energy, you can add the Bird's Nest and Water Cube to your itinerary. 🚍Bus: Take bus 916 from Dongzhimen to Huairou Beidajie, then transfer to H23 branch line to Mutianyu Roundabout Station. 🚕Taxi: Single-trip refusals are common, so it's not very reliable. 🚗Car rental: Highly recommended❗Especially for families with children, point-to-point direct access to the scenic area, flexible schedule, no need to take the shuttle bus, 4 hours to enjoy the Great Wall, and you can go to the next scenic spot on the way back, free and efficient. Mutianyu Great Wall is divided into east and west lines: West route: Watchtowers 14–20, with better scenery along the way. East route: Watchtowers 1–6, with slightly less impressive scenery. ⚠️⚠️⚠️Remember to leave enough time for the return trip, for example, if you take the 4 pm bus back to the city, it's best to leave 1.5–2 hours to get down the mountain to avoid missing the last bus. Remember to bring a hat in winter, as it's very windy up there! Wear light clothes and non-slip shoes, and bring water and food!