The Most Memorable Discovery: Mutianyu Great Wall

Located in Huairou District of Beijing and built during the Northern Qi Dynasty in the mid-sixth century, Mutianyu Great Wall is the most beautiful section of Great Wall. In ancient times, it was used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs during the Ming Dynasty. And what now remains is the main restoration made during the Ming Dynasty.

History of Mutianyu Great Wall

About 1,400 years ago, the first wall in this area was built. Built in the early years of the ming dynasty, Mutianyu Great Wall was not completed until the 15th century. And watchtowers at mutianyu Great Wall are said to have been designed by QiJigang, the Ming general who won many battles in southeast china.
Mutianyu Great Wall has been rebuilt and restored many times.
In 1987, it was appraised as one of the 16 scenic spots in new Beijing. And in 1992, it was appraised as the World Best of Beijing Tourism. In 2002, it was evaluated as 4A grade scenic area and is the essence of Great Wall.
In the past, these were important military outpost. Today, it becomes a very pleasant place to visit when tourists tour in Beijing.

Main Buildings on Mutianyu Great Wall

Mutianyu fortress can be divided into three terraced watchtowers, one bigger in the center and two smaller on both sides. On the southern side of the platform, there is a gate opened to provide entrance to south of Mutianyu Great Wall.
The essence of Mutianyu Great Wall is the northwest section that includes impregnable natural barriers of the Great Wall
Densely covered by verdant plants and trees, the surrounding natural environment of Mutianyu Great Wall is the most attractive. Vegetation, green pines and cypresses account about 90 percent of the area, and the scenery here are beautiful all the year round. Stand on Mutianyu Great Wall when you tour in Beijing, you could see a spectacular scene, stretches and winds like a huge flying dragon.

Scenery of Mutianyu Great Wall

Surrounded with mountains, Mutianyu Great Wall is full of beautiful scenery. It has four distinctive seasons. In spring, fragrant flowers are vying with each other in beauty and are blooming; in summer, mountains are covered with green coats and you can listen to music of flowing lake; by autumn, it is fruitful and can see red leaves dancing; by winter, Great Wall is painted of pure white and coated with silver costume, showing a northland scene. It enjoys a reputation of “Mutianyu surpassing others of Great Wall” and is the best scenic spot.

With such a long history and beautiful scenery, Mutianyu Great Wall is really worth visiting during your Beijing tour. Hope you will get a memorable trip in Beijing.