What comes to mind when you think of a Great Wall tour?
Squeezing through crowds under the scorching sun?
Or huffing and puffing your way up until your legs give out?
This time, we're doing things differently.
Two days and one night, staying at a hotel right at the foot of the Mutianyu Great Wall – turning the entire scenic area into your own backyard.
No exhaustion, just fulfillment. Every frame is worth keeping.
Turns out you don't have to travel far. Tucked away in Beijing's own backyard is a fairytale experience waiting for you on the Great Wall.
Day One
XR Experience: Travel Through Time with XR Technology
Head straight to the Comprehensive Service Area and put on the XR glasses to experience Dragon Soaring Across Ten Thousand Miles. With holographic lighting and wind effects, watch the Great Wall transform through the four seasons, "converse" with ancient soldiers, and kick off your journey with an immersive visual spectacle.
Lunch at Yisonglou Restaurant: Culinary Delights at the Foot of the Great Wall
Dine at Yisonglou Restaurant inside the scenic area, with mountain views right outside your window. Must-try dishes: Braised Pork with Chestnuts (a Huairou specialty), Oil-Soaked Rainbow Trout (a Dianping must-eat), and Braised Pig Face.
Exoskeleton Experience: AI Legs Make Climbing Effortless
Head to the rental point at the South Ticket Gate and try out the "AI Legs" – a hiking game-changer that dramatically reduces physical strain when climbing the Great Wall.
Great Wall Stroll: Take the Cable Car for Your First Glimpse of Majesty
The cable car takes you directly to No.14 Watchtower. Walk westward to No.15 Watchtower, the filming location of If You Are the One II. The views along the way are breathtaking – perfect for a leisurely stroll and photos. If you're up for more, with the AI exoskeleton helping you along, you can continue toward No.20–23 Watchtowers and take in the full grandeur of the Great Wall all to yourself.
Check-In: Settle In at the Scenic Area Hotel
After coming down the mountain, check in at the Great Wall Hotel. This courtyard-style, classical Chinese hotel is located right inside the scenic area. Open your window and the Great Wall is right there – it feels like the entire scenic area is your "backyard." Rest up for a bit and save your energy for the night tour.
Great Wall Night Tour: Exclusive Light Show and Relaxed Evening Vibes
Starting 【June 25】, warm golden lights illuminate the mountain ridge, casting a radiant glow over No.10–15 Watchtowers. With few visitors around, this stretch of the Great Wall feels like it's open just for you. After enjoying the night view, grab a drink and some barbecue at the beer garden in front of Yisonglou Restaurant at the foot of the mountain. Feel the evening breeze and gaze up at the Great Wall – relaxed, satisfying, and unforgettable.
Day Two
Exclusive Sunrise: Encounter Serene Magnificence
Head up the mountain early in the morning. The air at the summit is crisp and fresh, and the sky begins to lighten on the horizon. When the golden sunlight spills over the ridge and onto the empty ancient wall, the sense of awe and tranquility is a reward reserved only for early risers.
Cultural Souvenir Hunt: Pick Up Treasures to Take Home
After watching the sunrise and having breakfast, save some time for the scenic area's commercial street. It's filled with creative cultural products – Great Wall-themed fridge magnets, watchtower-shaped bookmarks, hand-painted postcards… every piece is exquisitely designed. Pick a few to take home and keep your Great Wall memories alive forever.
Transportation Guide
(For reference only. For details, please call the phone numbers provided.)
01 | Qianmen Tourist Hub
Departure points: Qianmen, Dongzhimen Subway Station Exit H, Shaoyaoju Subway Station Exit E
Departure times: Qianmen: 7:00–11:00 (continuous departures); Dongzhimen Exit H: 9:10; Shaoyaoju Exit E: 9:30
Inquiries: 86-10-83531111
02 | Mu Bus
Departure point: Dongzhimen Subway Station Exit B1
Departure times: 8:00 (continuous departures), 10:00 (continuous departures)
Inquiries: 8610-400-660-3560
03 | Zan Bus
Departure point: Regent Hotel Parking Lot, Jinbao Street, Wangfujing (Dengshikou Subway Station Exit C, Line 5)
Departure times: 8:00 / 9:00 / 10:00 / multiple continuous departures
Inquiries: 86-10-64448522, 64448622
04 | Beidou Travel
Departure points: Chaoyangmen Subway Station Exit A, Shaoyaoju Subway Station Exit E
Departure times: 8:00 / 8:30 / 9:00 / 9:30 / multiple continuous departures
Inquiries: 8610-400-966-8123
05 | Jinma Tourist Line
Departure points: Dongsi Subway Station Exit B, Shaoyaoju Subway Station Exit E
Departure times: Morning shift: 07:30 (continuous departures); Afternoon shift: 10:00 (continuous departures)
Inquiries: 8610-15810033007
06 | Busda Tourist Line
Departure point: Hepingxiqiao Subway Station Exit B (Line 5)
Departure times: 8:00 / 9:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 15:30
Inquiries: 8610-13051039503, 8610-13581934419
07 | Mujiaren Tourist Line
Departure points: Qianmen, Shaoyaoju, Liangmaqiao
Departure time: 8:00 daily
Inquiries: 8610-18612997979
In just two days and one night, you'll experience three completely different sides of the Great Wall: the majesty of daytime, the romance of night, and the serenity of early morning. Skip the crowds and enjoy the Great Wall during its most beautiful hours. Add to that the XR experience, the AI exoskeleton technology, the delicious food at Yisonglou, and the delightful souvenirs on the commercial street – this Mutianyu trip is absolutely worth it.
