Not a True Hero Until You've Climbed the Great Wall

Mutianyu Great Wall As the saying goes, "You're not a true hero until you've climbed the Great Wall." In Beijing, the most famous sections are Mutianyu and Badaling Great Wall. The main differences between the two are: ❇️ Mutianyu: Fewer crowds, mainly visited by international tourists, less convenient transportation, primarily requires private car hire, though there are direct buses available. ❇️ Badaling: More crowded, mainly visited by domestic tourists, convenient transportation with direct subway access. This time, we chose Mutianyu. You can opt for a cable car 🚠 to go up and down, or take the cable car up and the toboggan 🛝 down. Both options cost 100 RMB per person for a one-way trip or 140 RMB per person for a round trip. We chose the cable car up and the toboggan down. This route is suitable for families with children, but buying two one-way tickets will cost 200 RMB per person. 🗓️ Itinerary: First, take the cable car to Tower 14. The scenery here is beautiful, and there's a photo spot for the "Not a true hero until you've climbed the Great Wall" sign. It's said that the view gets even better if you hike further up, but the path is a bit steep. From Tower 14, walk downhill. Most of the path is a gentle slope and relatively flat, leading all the way to Tower 6, where you can take the toboggan down! This route takes about an hour and is suitable for those who don't exercise often, as well as for seniors and children. There are drink vendors along the way, so even kids won't feel too tired! 🔔 Tips: ❣️ Hiring a private car from the city to Mutianyu for 8 hours costs around 600 RMB. ❣️ Confirm with the driver whether they will drop you off at the cable car or toboggan station; otherwise, you may need to take a shuttle bus. ❣️ Depart at 7 AM to arrive at Mutianyu around 9 AM, when the crowds are still light. ❣️ After 10 AM, lines start forming, and it gets even busier in the afternoon. ❣️ There are two fast-food restaurants and some small shops near the entrance.