- Recommendation Reasons -

This is the best scenic spot for enjoying the autumn foliage, renowned for its unique beauty among the Great Wall segments, with the saying "The Great Wall, but Mutianyu Stands Out". It boasts a natural oxygen bar with over 96% vegetation coverage. In autumn, Mutianyu Great Wall turns into an overturned palette of colors. Each step within the scenic area reveals a different view, with a breathtaking autumn landscape painted in hues of red, yellow, orange, and green, stretching from the mountaintop to the base.

- Best Viewing Period for "Admiring Red Leaves" -

Mid-to-late October to mid-November. As the red leaves in the mountains of Mutianyu Great Wall gradually reach their prime viewing period, the entire forest will be covered with colorful autumn leaves. At this time, the mountainsides will be blazing red, dazzling yellow, and deep green, as if nature's strongest emotions are bursting out at this moment.

- Routes For "Admiring Red Leaves" -

Route 1: The Ultimate Challenge Route

Start at the North Entrance Gate → Trek up the Northern Wall Pathway to the Watchtower Mu. No. 10 → Explore until you reach the Watchtower Mu. No. 14 → Snap a pic at the Mutianyu AAAAA Signboard and the Great Wall Hero Monument on the Cable Car Platform → Head to the Watchtower Mu. No. 20, the highest accessible point of the Great Wall, where you can conquer the Hero's Platform and soak in a panoramic view of Mutianyu Great Wall → Return to the Watchtower Mu. No. 14 and take the cable car down.

Route 2: Head of State Reception Route

Enter through the North Ticket Gate of the scenic area → Take the cable car directly to the Mu. No.14 Viewing Platform, a favorite spot for heads of state (snap a photo at the Hero's Monument and admire the red leaves on the inner side of the Great Wall) → Visit Mu. No.15 Watchtower → Return to Mu. No.14 Platform to take the cable car back down. This route is ideal for those preferring a lighter workout.

- Best Spot for "Admiring Red Leaves" Photography -

1. Location: Dajiaolou

Dajiaolou is one of the famous landscapes of Mutianyu Great Wall, located at the eastern commanding height. The surrounding area is rich in vegetation such as cotinus coggygria, acer truncatum, and aceraceae. From Dajiaolou, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Mutianyu Great Wall with an extremely open field of vision. Looking out, the red leaves covering the mountains create a magnificent scene.

2. Location: Watchtower No.5

The small platform leading from Zhengguantai to the watchtower No.5 is an ideal spot for tourists to take photos. From this vantage point, visitors can overlook the colorful mountains and forests, experiencing the majestic grandeur of the Great Wall and the profound historical depth spanning thousands of years.

3. Location: Watchtower No.12

Walking along the trail shaded by the mountains and forests, one's gaze is filled with lingering autumn leaves. Looking out at the mountain ranges on both sides of the Great Wall, which rise and fall in a picturesque manner, the colorful leaves in between transform into a vibrant canvas, instantly freeing one from complexities and distractions, immersing them in the beauty and awe bestowed by nature.

4. Location:Watchtower No.14-15

Take the cable car to the watchtower No.14 Boarding Station and proceed towards the watchtower No.15. From this vantage point, you'll have a broad view overlooking both inside and outside the Great Wall. At this moment, against the backdrop of autumn, the red leaves covering the mountains appear even more dazzling, providing an ultimate visual treat.

5. Location:Watchtower No.20

This is the highest point of Mutianyu Great Wall, offering a breathtaking view of the rolling mountains and vibrantly colored forests as you look both up and down. The viewing experience here is exceptional.

- Enjoy Continuous Discounts During the "Red Leaf Season" Appreciation Event -

1. Discounts For Cultural creativity products, Great Wall Hotel, and Yisonglou Restaurant During the "Red Leaf Season" Appreciation Event

From October 15th to November 15th during the Red Leaf Season, customers who make a single purchase of at least 128 yuans at the Mutianyu Great Wall Cultural Creativity Shop, Yisonglou Restaurant, and Great Wall Hotel will receive a beautiful Red Leaf Season gift, while supplies last.

2. Great Wall VIP Treatment With "Limited Edition Gifts" 

From October 15th to November 15th, during the Red Leaf Season, anyone who orders the Great Wall VIP Treatment product will enjoy the "Red Leaf Season Limited Edition" tea break set meal, featuring autumn specialties such as tremella soup, pear soup, and a seasonal dried fruit platter, adding a warm atmosphere to your autumn appreciation trip at the Great Wall. In addition, the set meal includes autumn-limited liquid sand fridge magnets and Great Wall notebooks as autumn souvenirs, opening an aesthetic prelude to your autumn days.

From October 15th to November 15th is the Red Leaf Season at Mutianyu Great Wall. Put your plans on the agenda and embark on your autumn "Red Leaf Appreciation" journey!