Not many people actually know about this part of the Great Wall (Mutianyu) as well as the other section and more populous section, Badaling. Badaling is always like a swarm of bees around a beehive, it's a very busy area and there are just too many people there to truly take in your surroundings and enjoy your visit especially during peak time. Mutianyu is the perfect alternative if you are looking for a more of a peaceful experience. Mutianyu which is closer to Beijing than badaling maybe is another reason you would choose this part. Mutianyu is known for its steep landscape and for its unique.
Differing from that part of the Great Wall more widely visited, this section is renowned for its unique Barricades. This section of the Great Wall is more defensive minded and is clearly seen in the photos as there is a one thousand meter long wall that is parallel to the main wall to boost the defenses from attackers.
Mutianyu as I mentioned before is steep, meaning it is more demanding physically. Many steps are thin and long, you might be climbing with all fours! But don't worry if you’re not up to climb all the steps there are cable cars at the ready so you can enjoy the beautiful views and get to your destination to take in some unforgettable photos. Believe it or not the Former President of America Bill Clinton and British Prime Minister John Major took the Mutianyu Gondola up to the wall.
Mutianyu is a very fabulous and eye catching part of the wall with its natural landscape. In In autumn especially the maple trees fill the place with beauty. Other times performances are held at the wall to bring you back in time. The wall stretches just 2 kilometers and is the most restored part of the wall which boosts safety concerns.
A beautiful quite trip to the Great Wall.
