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The Great Wall at Mutianyu - Mutianyu Changcheng -
Beijing, China 慕田峪长城
Only slightly farther from downtown Beijing than Badaling, the Great Wall at
Mutianyu is more spectacular and, despite the occasional annoyances of
souvenir stands, significantly less crowded, it's especially photogenic in rainy,
misty weather. This long section of wall, first built during the Northern Qi
Dynasty (6th century) and restored and rebuilt throughout history, can offer
a solitary Great Wall experience, with unforgettable views of towers winding
across mountains and woodlands. On a clear day, you'll swear you can see
the deserts of Mongolia in the distance.
The lowest point on the wall is a strenuous one-hour climb above the parking
lot. As an alternative, you can take a cable car on a breathtaking ride to the
highest restored section (this is how President Bill Clinton ascended in 1998),
from which several hiking trails descend. Take a gorgeous 1.5 hour walk east
to reach another cable car that returns to the same parking lot. Mutianyu is
also known for its toboggan run.
For those taking a car, the road from Huairou, a suburb of Beijing, to
Mutianyu follows a river upstream and is lined with restaurants selling fresh
trout. In addition, Hongluo Temple is a short drive from the bottom of the
mountain.
Travelers with Disabilities -- Exploring the Great Wall is tough enough for
people in good shape. For those with disabilities, the Wall is a nightmare. At
Mutianyu a cable car provides access, but there are still steps to negotiate
up to the cable car, and steep steps up to the Wall. There are no elevators
or wheelchair assists at any of the sections.
Visitor Information -- The ticket office (tel. 010/6162-6505) is open from 7:
30am to 6:30pm. Admission is ¥40 ($5.35/£2.65); the cable car costs ¥50
($6.65/£3.35) round-trip.
Getting There -- Mutianyu is not as easy to reach as Ba Da Ling. Most
hotels can arrange guided group tours for around ¥250 ($33/£17). The you
no. 6 combines a trip to Mutianyu with visits to a temple and a lake; it leaves
from the northeast side of the Xuanwu Men (206) metro stop (Sat-Sun 6:30-
8am, every 30 min.; ¥50/$6.65/£3.35). The bus stops at Mutianyu for about 3
hours. A taxi will cost between ¥200 and ¥400 ($27-$53/£13-£27).
Where to Stay -- A popular Great Wall resort lies in a quiet river valley close
to Mutianyu at the Red Capital Ranch (tel. 010/8401-8886; $190-$200
including breakfast, plus 15% service charge; Apr-Nov). Similar to the Red
Capital Residence, all 10 rooms are thoughtfully decorated with antique
furnishings. The oddly shaped Yan'an room has considerable charm and a
very firm bed. The Ranch sits next to a dramatic section of the wall that is
good for a challenge; there's a steep drop towards the end to the last tower
that should only be attempted by advanced hikers. (Tip: You may also
choose to hike this section of the wall without staying at the Ranch -- arrange
your own driver and grab a post-hike tea in the Ranch's lodge.) Fishing, bike
riding, and even a Tibetan essential oil massage are offered. A twice-daily
shuttle bus connects with the Red Capital Residence
Address: Huairou County, Beijing
Directions: 90 km (56 mi) northeast of Beijing
Phone: 010-6162-6873; 010-6162-6022
Cost: Y35; cable car, Y35 one-way, Y50 round-trip, Y55 with toboggan
descent
Open: : Daily 7 AM-6:30 PM
Website: www.mutianyugreatwall.com
Beijing, China 慕田峪长城
Only slightly farther from downtown Beijing than Badaling, the Great Wall at
Mutianyu is more spectacular and, despite the occasional annoyances of
souvenir stands, significantly less crowded, it's especially photogenic in rainy,
misty weather. This long section of wall, first built during the Northern Qi
Dynasty (6th century) and restored and rebuilt throughout history, can offer
a solitary Great Wall experience, with unforgettable views of towers winding
across mountains and woodlands. On a clear day, you'll swear you can see
the deserts of Mongolia in the distance.
The lowest point on the wall is a strenuous one-hour climb above the parking
lot. As an alternative, you can take a cable car on a breathtaking ride to the
highest restored section (this is how President Bill Clinton ascended in 1998),
from which several hiking trails descend. Take a gorgeous 1.5 hour walk east
to reach another cable car that returns to the same parking lot. Mutianyu is
also known for its toboggan run.
For those taking a car, the road from Huairou, a suburb of Beijing, to
Mutianyu follows a river upstream and is lined with restaurants selling fresh
trout. In addition, Hongluo Temple is a short drive from the bottom of the
mountain.
Travelers with Disabilities -- Exploring the Great Wall is tough enough for
people in good shape. For those with disabilities, the Wall is a nightmare. At
Mutianyu a cable car provides access, but there are still steps to negotiate
up to the cable car, and steep steps up to the Wall. There are no elevators
or wheelchair assists at any of the sections.
Visitor Information -- The ticket office (tel. 010/6162-6505) is open from 7:
30am to 6:30pm. Admission is ¥40 ($5.35/£2.65); the cable car costs ¥50
($6.65/£3.35) round-trip.
Getting There -- Mutianyu is not as easy to reach as Ba Da Ling. Most
hotels can arrange guided group tours for around ¥250 ($33/£17). The you
no. 6 combines a trip to Mutianyu with visits to a temple and a lake; it leaves
from the northeast side of the Xuanwu Men (206) metro stop (Sat-Sun 6:30-
8am, every 30 min.; ¥50/$6.65/£3.35). The bus stops at Mutianyu for about 3
hours. A taxi will cost between ¥200 and ¥400 ($27-$53/£13-£27).
Where to Stay -- A popular Great Wall resort lies in a quiet river valley close
to Mutianyu at the Red Capital Ranch (tel. 010/8401-8886; $190-$200
including breakfast, plus 15% service charge; Apr-Nov). Similar to the Red
Capital Residence, all 10 rooms are thoughtfully decorated with antique
furnishings. The oddly shaped Yan'an room has considerable charm and a
very firm bed. The Ranch sits next to a dramatic section of the wall that is
good for a challenge; there's a steep drop towards the end to the last tower
that should only be attempted by advanced hikers. (Tip: You may also
choose to hike this section of the wall without staying at the Ranch -- arrange
your own driver and grab a post-hike tea in the Ranch's lodge.) Fishing, bike
riding, and even a Tibetan essential oil massage are offered. A twice-daily
shuttle bus connects with the Red Capital Residence
Address: Huairou County, Beijing
Directions: 90 km (56 mi) northeast of Beijing
Phone: 010-6162-6873; 010-6162-6022
Cost: Y35; cable car, Y35 one-way, Y50 round-trip, Y55 with toboggan
descent
Open: : Daily 7 AM-6:30 PM
Website: www.mutianyugreatwall.com
慕田峪长城
世界文化遗产、国家4A级景区、全国重点文物保护单位。位于北京市怀柔区境内，距北京市区约70公里，由京顺路到达怀柔向西北
17公里即到。是集历史文化遗产和自然风光于一体的旅游景区。慕田峪长城建于明朝，为开国皇帝朱元璋手下大将徐达所筑，后经
戚继光完善而成，迄今已有600余年的历史，是明长城中保存最好的长城段之一，1983年修复开发，1988年4月正式对中外游人开
放。先后被评为“新北京十六景之一”、“北京旅游世界之最”。1990年11月 11日，江泽民同志亲笔题写了“慕田峪长城”。
此段长城西接居庸关、八达岭，东连古北口、金山岭，蜿蜒腾跃在燕山群峰中，其走向都选择在陡峭的山脊，不惜一切抢占制
高点，在山颠、河谷、河口要路都设敌台、敌楼，海拔最低处为486米，最高处上升到800多米，被长城专家称为“危岭雄关”。该段
长城明代前称为“摩天峪”，说明这一带山岭高峻险要，有摩天之势。明代以后可能“摩天”二字有亵渎天子之嫌，明代又在长城一带实
行“屯田”制，鉴于摩天与慕田发音近似，因而改称“慕田峪”。慕田峪长城开放段全长3000米，共建有敌楼、铺房等26座，其构造有
独到之处，长城两侧均有垛口，垛口是长城除台、楼、铺房的最高处，形如齿，相向一致，大小一致，均匀而置，其主要军事作用
是临高下视的掩体，也是张弓用箭，滚木檑石的地方。长城敌楼不分规模大小，均分为上下两层，下层有品字形或回字形通道，通
道四周有箭窗，有的敌楼上还修有箭楼。慕田峪长城正关台建筑独特，雄关巍峨，下一洞门，上由三座空心敌台连在一起，近视如
关，远视如城。正关台以东的大角楼有长约1000米的内支城，支城上建有敌楼，人称“秃尾巴边”，外支城连于慕字十一台。正关台
以西一段是“北京结”长城，有“箭扣”和“鹰飞倒仰”等长城景观以及“北京结”长城险关田仙峪、珍珠泉、摩岩石刻等人文与自然景观。
慕田峪长城植被丰富，附近有“迎宾松 ”、“鸳鸯松”、“王冠松”等百年以上名木古树200余株，极具观赏价值，长城内外植被覆盖率达
到96％以上，主要树种有“山杨”、“白桦”、“油松”、 “侧柏”及大面积的“板栗”、“鸭梨”、“山杏”、“红果”、“核桃”等果树，丰富的植被
以及秀丽的长城使慕田峪在中外素享有“万里长城慕田峪独秀”的美誉。
世界文化遗产、国家4A级景区、全国重点文物保护单位。位于北京市怀柔区境内，距北京市区约70公里，由京顺路到达怀柔向西北
17公里即到。是集历史文化遗产和自然风光于一体的旅游景区。慕田峪长城建于明朝，为开国皇帝朱元璋手下大将徐达所筑，后经
戚继光完善而成，迄今已有600余年的历史，是明长城中保存最好的长城段之一，1983年修复开发，1988年4月正式对中外游人开
放。先后被评为“新北京十六景之一”、“北京旅游世界之最”。1990年11月 11日，江泽民同志亲笔题写了“慕田峪长城”。
此段长城西接居庸关、八达岭，东连古北口、金山岭，蜿蜒腾跃在燕山群峰中，其走向都选择在陡峭的山脊，不惜一切抢占制
高点，在山颠、河谷、河口要路都设敌台、敌楼，海拔最低处为486米，最高处上升到800多米，被长城专家称为“危岭雄关”。该段
长城明代前称为“摩天峪”，说明这一带山岭高峻险要，有摩天之势。明代以后可能“摩天”二字有亵渎天子之嫌，明代又在长城一带实
行“屯田”制，鉴于摩天与慕田发音近似，因而改称“慕田峪”。慕田峪长城开放段全长3000米，共建有敌楼、铺房等26座，其构造有
独到之处，长城两侧均有垛口，垛口是长城除台、楼、铺房的最高处，形如齿，相向一致，大小一致，均匀而置，其主要军事作用
是临高下视的掩体，也是张弓用箭，滚木檑石的地方。长城敌楼不分规模大小，均分为上下两层，下层有品字形或回字形通道，通
道四周有箭窗，有的敌楼上还修有箭楼。慕田峪长城正关台建筑独特，雄关巍峨，下一洞门，上由三座空心敌台连在一起，近视如
关，远视如城。正关台以东的大角楼有长约1000米的内支城，支城上建有敌楼，人称“秃尾巴边”，外支城连于慕字十一台。正关台
以西一段是“北京结”长城，有“箭扣”和“鹰飞倒仰”等长城景观以及“北京结”长城险关田仙峪、珍珠泉、摩岩石刻等人文与自然景观。
慕田峪长城植被丰富，附近有“迎宾松 ”、“鸳鸯松”、“王冠松”等百年以上名木古树200余株，极具观赏价值，长城内外植被覆盖率达
到96％以上，主要树种有“山杨”、“白桦”、“油松”、 “侧柏”及大面积的“板栗”、“鸭梨”、“山杏”、“红果”、“核桃”等果树，丰富的植被
以及秀丽的长城使慕田峪在中外素享有“万里长城慕田峪独秀”的美誉。
慕田峪长城必赏景观
万里长城第一缆车：缆车索道全长723米，终点海拔高度640米。有自动启闭车厢58个，单程运量为1800人次/小时。运行系统全
部自动化，安全、舒适、快捷，有“万里长城第一缆车”之美称。
中华梦石城：位于长城脚下，占地面积33000平方米，收藏了来自全国各地的奇石精品20000余方，分置于慕田水琳洞、怪石
园、奇石大观楼三大自然景区，有“世界第一石”、“骏马奔腾”、“雄狮迎宾”、“大鹏展翅”、“玉峰插云”、“五老峰”等近千处景观。
施必得滑道：俗称“旱地雪橇”，是一种集体育和娱乐为一体的交通工具，全长1580米，最高时速可达30千米/小时。
万里长城第一缆车：缆车索道全长723米，终点海拔高度640米。有自动启闭车厢58个，单程运量为1800人次/小时。运行系统全
部自动化，安全、舒适、快捷，有“万里长城第一缆车”之美称。
中华梦石城：位于长城脚下，占地面积33000平方米，收藏了来自全国各地的奇石精品20000余方，分置于慕田水琳洞、怪石
园、奇石大观楼三大自然景区，有“世界第一石”、“骏马奔腾”、“雄狮迎宾”、“大鹏展翅”、“玉峰插云”、“五老峰”等近千处景观。
施必得滑道：俗称“旱地雪橇”，是一种集体育和娱乐为一体的交通工具，全长1580米，最高时速可达30千米/小时。
慕田峪长城景区服务
特色项目：长城文化传播、爱国主义教育、登山、游览。
固定陈列：司马台长城、长城文物展室。
设施服务：有停车场、餐厅
门票价格：40元／人
优惠价：学生20元／人
预约需求：提前1天预约
预约电话：61626022
特色项目：长城文化传播、爱国主义教育、登山、游览。
固定陈列：司马台长城、长城文物展室。
设施服务：有停车场、餐厅
门票价格：40元／人
优惠价：学生20元／人
预约需求：提前1天预约
预约电话：61626022
慕田峪长城景区提示
电 话：010-61626022
门 票：内外宾成人40元/人，学生20元/人
地 址：北京市怀柔区慕田峪村
交通路线：东直门乘916路公交车至怀柔会议中心，换乘蓝色小巴即可到达。
自驾线路：京乘高速进怀柔城区延青春路西行奔慕田峪村方向。 更多出行线路查询>>
自1988年开始每年举办元旦登城观日出、春季赏花游园会、秋季登城游园会等传统活动。
开放时间：早7:30到17:30
电 话：010-61626022
门 票：内外宾成人40元/人，学生20元/人
地 址：北京市怀柔区慕田峪村
交通路线：东直门乘916路公交车至怀柔会议中心，换乘蓝色小巴即可到达。
自驾线路：京乘高速进怀柔城区延青春路西行奔慕田峪村方向。 更多出行线路查询>>
自1988年开始每年举办元旦登城观日出、春季赏花游园会、秋季登城游园会等传统活动。
开放时间：早7:30到17:30
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