On May 12, 2026, Crown Princess Pengiran Anak Sarah of Brunei and her entourage toured the Mutianyu Great Wall, immersing themselves in the majestic charm and profound cultural heritage of this world cultural heritage site. Guo Min, Deputy General Manager of Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Tourism Service Co., Ltd., accompanied the delegation throughout the visit. On behalf of the scenic area, she formally presented Crown Princess Pengiran Anak Sarah and her entourage with official Great Wall Ascension Certificates and exquisite themed picture albums. Both sides exchanged sincere good wishes, embodying the sincere friendship between China and Brunei.
At the start of the tour, Guo Min briefly briefed Crown Princess Pengiran Anak Sarah and her party on the historical evolution and currently open sections of the Mutianyu Great Wall, laying a solid cultural and historical foundation for the visit. During the tour, official interpreters gave a detailed account of the Great Wall’s time-honored millennial history, profound cultural connotations, and the exquisite architectural craftsmanship of the Mutianyu section, enabling the distinguished guests to fully appreciate the wisdom and perseverance of the ancient Chinese people. The Crown Princess was attracted by the lovely "Great Wall Cats" in the scenic area and paused to interact with them. She also successfully ascended Heroes Slope and experienced the heroic sentiment of the famous saying He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man, leaving precious memories of her visit.
During the trip, Crown Princess Pengiran Anak Sarah of Brunei gladly penned an inscription filled with high praise and gratitude:
"I sincerely appreciate the thoughtful arrangements made by the Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area during my visit. The Great Wall stands as a true miracle of human wisdom and perseverance. I commend your consistent efforts in protecting and showcasing this outstanding UNESCO World Heritage Site.
— Crown Princess Pengiran Anak Sarah of Brunei"
The inscription not only speaks highly of the cultural preservation and operation work of the Mutianyu Great Wall, but also conveys beautiful expectations for exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations.
At the end of the visit, Crown Princess Pengiran Anak Sarah of Brunei and her entourage visited the cultural and creative store of Mutianyu Great Wall. The finely crafted cultural and creative products, integrating Great Wall elements with modern design, deeply impressed the guests. They stopped to appreciate and examine the works closely, feeling the innovative expression and unique charm of Great Wall culture in these delicate creations.
In recent years, the Mutianyu Great Wall has successfully undertaken a host of high-standard foreign reception tasks. This millennia-old grand pass has not only presented its stunning natural scenery to the world, but also served as a cultural bridge connecting China with the world by virtue of its profound historical and cultural heritage.
Going forward, rooted in its positioning as Beijing’s business card for foreign exchanges, Mutianyu will further delve into Great Wall culture and tell compelling Chinese stories. Adhering to the philosophy of pragmatism, innovation, harmony and coexistence, it will build itself into a world-class tourist resort with distinctive Great Wall features, making the Great Wall an important witness and driver of exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations.
