2026-09-22
Chestnuts, culture & golden views — only on the Great Wall.
Mutianyu Great Wall Chestnut Harvest Festival runs Sept 19–30: free chestnuts with your cable car ticket, chestnut-peeling challenges, traditional and cutural shows, and a harvest market inside a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Don't miss it!
Begin at North Entrance Gate, hike Northern Wall Pathway to Watchtower Mu. No. 10. Continue to Watchtower Mu. No. 14, take photos at Mutianyu AAAAA Signboard and Great Wall Hero Monument. Reach Watchtower Mu. No. 20 for stunning views, conquer Hero's Platform. Descend via cable car from Watchtower Mu. No. 14.
Start your journey at the North Ticket Gate, ride the cable car to the Mu. No.14 Viewing Platform for a photo op and red leaves view. Explore Mu. No.15 Watchtower before descending. Perfect for a leisurely visit with light physical activity.