At Mutianyu Great Wall lies Yisonglou Restaurant, a trusted official venue with a 39-year legacy. It takes the hassle out of dining during your Great Wall visit, letting you enjoy your trip without settling for mediocre food.
Prime Location
Less than 20 meters from the Great Wall ticket checkpoint, and a 200-meter straight walk from the shuttle bus drop-off point.
Dining Environment
Neat and elegant premises spread across three floors, featuring private high-end booths of various sizes and an outdoor lounge area. It seats up to 300 guests at full capacity.
Two dining options for you to pick freely:
Part 1: A La Carte – Taste Wild Local Delicacies of Huairou
After Great Heat, all plants thrive, making wild seasonal ingredients at their freshest. A trip to Huairou would be incomplete without sampling genuine mountain flavors.
Specializing in Huairou regional cuisine, Yisonglou serves seasonal wild ingredients and local signature dishes, delivering one-of-a-kind tastes unique to the foot of the Great Wall.
- Summer Seasonal: Sautéed Chestnut Mushrooms with Pork Slices
Named for growing under chestnut trees, chestnut mushrooms are plump and tender from Great Heat to Start of Autumn. Stir-fried quickly over high heat with pork slices, they boast rich earthy mushroom aroma and a crisp texture, capturing the authentic summer mountain flavor of Mutianyu.
- Wild Seasonal: Braised Pork with Chestnuts
Drawing on Huairou’s reputation as the "Hometown of Chestnuts", this dish features sweet, savory braising sauce. Soft chestnuts pair perfectly with aromatic pork belly – an ideal rice companion.
- Visitor Favorite: Charcoal-Grilled Rainbow Trout
A local specialty sourced from nearby mountain waters. The tender, nearly boneless fish develops a crisp, smoky crust over charcoal, fresh with no fishy aftertaste.
- Huairou Food Map Highlight: Braised Pork Face
A classic banquet staple of Huairou with elaborate cooking steps and generous ingredients. The meat is tender, mellow and rich yet not greasy. Advance reservation 3 hours prior is recommended.
Part 2: 68-Yuan Buffet Lunch – Hearty, Budget-Friendly and Reliable
Aside from a la carte ordering, the buffet offers a hassle-free, filling meal.
- Serving Hours: 11:30 – 14:30 (1st Floor Main Hall)
- Price: 68 RMB per person
A balanced spread of meat and vegetable dishes guarantees a full, satisfying lunch perfect for group tours (advance group reservations available).
An outdoor lounge area stays open all day from 10:00 to 19:30 for laid-back travel vibes.
You can also try grilled bites paired with craft beer in the tidy outdoor zone. Savor signature barbecue and chilled craft beer amid refreshing mountain breezes to unwind after hiking the Great Wall, embracing pure mountain leisure.
Dining Tips
- Address: Yisonglou Restaurant, Mutianyu Great Wall (Buffet on the 1st Floor Main Hall)
- Reservation Hotline: 8610-61626814
- Buffet Lunch: 11:30 – 14:30
- Beer Garden Barbecue: 10:00 – 19:30
Come to Mutianyu Great Wall to admire magnificent landscapes and taste mountain delicacies.
Choose from a la carte signature dishes, affordable buffets or casual barbecue as you like, and let delicious food complement every moment of your Great Wall journey.
More dining options line the scenic commercial street, including light snacks, specialty drinks and cooling frozen treats. Whatever your taste preference, you can find relaxing refreshments at Mutianyu Great Wall.
