After a month-long wait, the romantic night view of the Great Wall in summer is finally back! The summer-exclusive night tour officially reopens on August 11. This limited-time offering is an unmissable highlight.

As dusk creeps over the Yanshan Mountain ridges, the imposing Great Wall that dominates the daytime transforms completely. Golden light strips wind along the wall’s contours, resembling a starry dragon resting amid the mountains. Mountain breezes carry the fresh scent of plants, washing away all the swelter of midsummer. This is the ultimate laid-back summer night vibe Beijing has to offer.

Essential Travel Guide for Night Visits

Opening Hours: 17:30 – 21:00; Ticket checking closes at 20:30

Ticket Price: 200 RMB per person; Children under 1.2 meters enter free of charge

Entrance: All visitors must enter via the North Ticket Gate

Tour Zone: No.10 to 15 Watchtowers are open for night sightseeing

Exclusive Perk: Unlimited cable car rides during the night tour

Signature Experiences

Part 1: Blue Hour Sunset Views

19:00 – 20:00 is the prime viewing window. The sunset dyes the sky a bright orange soda hue, casting sharp dark silhouettes of the Great Wall. No filters needed—every shot turns into a stunning atmospheric portrait.

Part 2: Mountain Laser Show

Green mountains form the backdrop, and the Great Wall serves as the canvas. Dazzling laser beams dance across the sky, shifting into countless vivid patterns.

- Interactive light walls at No.12-14 Watchtowers: Tap the ancient ramparts, and light patterns shift instantly. Encounter unexpected romance as twilight covers the hills.

- Sensor floor tiles at the upper cable car platform: Every step you take unfolds lotus-shaped lights, creating flowing ink-wash landscapes beneath your feet with every stride. Poetry follows every move.

Part 3: Traditional Chinese Performances

Nonstop shows take place at the upper cable car platform:

18:30: Hard Qigong martial arts display, blending strength and grace with magnificent momentum.

19:30: "Peaceful Land · Qi Jiguang's Army"

This performance recreates frontier defense stories of the Ming Dynasty, depicting soldiers’ passionate loyalty to protecting their homeland.

(No shows every Tuesday)

Part 4: Relaxed Beer Garden

Located in front of Yisonglou Restaurant

Open from 10:00 to 21:00

Savor barbecues, local snacks paired with icy beer.

A perfect spot to unwind and feel the breeze after exploring the Great Wall.

Recommended Photo Spots

1. Upper Cable Car Platform & Hero Stone Stele 🪨

Panoramic overlook of the entire illuminated dragon-shaped Great Wall — ideal for wide landscape shots

2. No.14 Watchtower

Top spot for night portrait photography; every snapshot turns out incredible

3. No.15 Watchtower

Filming location of "If You Are the One 2". This highest vantage point lets you capture both sunset and night views in one trip

4. No.10 & 13 Watchtowers

Housing antique Ming iron cannons, perfect for vintage film-style photos with ancient Chinese aesthetics.

The Great Wall stands grand and majestic by day, soft and romantic by night.

This fleeting mountain night view is only available for a limited time.

Grab your friends and head to Mutianyu while the mountain winds stay gentle.

Chase the sunset as it sinks behind the hills, and gaze at endless glowing lights stretching along the wall.

Capture this exclusive mountain romance unique to this summer.