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HomePlacesBeijingGreat Wall (Mutianyu/Badaling)
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Great Wall (Mutianyu/Badaling)

Beijing 476m
Best Time
Year round
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About Great Wall (Mutianyu/Badaling)

The Great Wall of China is one of the world's greatest wonders, with Mutianyu and Badaling being the most popular and scenic sections near Beijing. Mutianyu offers breathtaking views of watchtowers snake-routing across lush forested ridges and features a fun toboggan run, while Badaling is the most famous and historically fortified gate.

💡Why Visit?

Walk the ancient stone steps of a Wonder of the World and take in the panoramic mountain views of the Mutianyu watchtowers.

Languages
Mandarin
#unesco#hiking#sightseeing#ancient

Location & Nearby

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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionBeijing
CountryChina
Altitude476m
Budget StayCN¥120*/night
Budget FoodCN¥50.00*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Best months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct

Aug · Partly Cloudy

This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 6°C to 15°C annually. Best visited during Apr, May, Sep, Oct.

Temperature range (°C)
Aug
🌥️Partly Cloudy
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Temperature19° – 26°C
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Rainfall175mm
💡Okay
💡Moderate — expect frequent rain
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid
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Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
CN¥120*/night
  • Great Wall Hostel dorm
  • Local Huairou guesthouse
🏨 Premium
CN¥400*/night
  • Mutianyu Brickyard Retreat
  • Beijing Courtyard Hotel
✨ Luxury
CN¥1,200*/night
  • Commune by the Great Wall
  • High-end Huairou villas

Local Cuisine

⭐ Huairou Chestnut Roasted Chickenlocal
⭐ Rainbow Trout (pan-fried/grilled)restaurant
Peking Duckrestaurant