Great news from the Mutianyu Great Wall — two wins at once! On one side, our cultural and creative products stood out, taking home awards in the 2026 "Huairou Gift" cultural and creative competition. On the other, our culinary craft broke through, with two signature dishes earning a place on the 2026 Huairou Food Map and our chef team winning the team gold at the "Craftsman Cup". One dish, one souvenir — one mountain, one taste. Above the ancient pass lies not only sweeping scenery, but the living warmth of the Great Wall, close at hand and unforgettable on the tongue. To share the joy, the scenic area has launched exclusive visitor perks.
Award-Winning Souvenirs
Running from April to October, the 2026 "Huairou Gift" competition concluded with outstanding results for Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Tourism Service Co., Ltd., which claimed both the Best Market Potential Award and the Outstanding Organization Award. All entries submitted by the scenic area made the "Huairou Gift" shortlist: the acrylic NFC smart commemorative ticket, the Muying four-panel folding figurine/refrigerator magnet, the Mutianyu Great Wall building-block refrigerator magnet, the Jiuzhou Longxi cold-brew cup, the Muying plush refrigerator magnet, the Mutianyu Great Wall puzzle-sphere ornament, and the Mutianyu Great Wall 3D paper-cut refrigerator magnet/ornament.
Among them, the acrylic NFC smart commemorative ticket stood out to win the Best Market Potential Award. Breaking away from the traditional paper ticket, it uses translucent acrylic as its base and incorporates NFC interactive technology — a Great Wall keepsake you can collect, interact with, and check in. A simple tap of your phone unlocks a world of surprises: smart audio guides, route navigation, an AR fortune draw that unlocks animated Great Wall scenes, and one-touch generation of a personalized Mutianyu AR postcard. The card also links to in-area merchant perks — tap to enjoy discounts and exclusive gifts at hotels, the XR experience hall, and souvenir shops.
🎁 Perk: Spend ¥68 or more at the official souvenir shop and receive a leaf-vein bookmark, while supplies last.
Signature Flavors
While our souvenirs won awards, the taste of Mutianyu also claimed a spot on the Huairou Food Map! The 2026 Huairou Food Map, launched through a simultaneous call for entries, featured two signature dishes from the Mutianyu Great Wall Hotel Restaurant and Yisong Tower Restaurant. Rooted in Huairou's local produce, the scenic area blends mountain ingredients with the heritage of the Great Wall, adding a new layer of flavor to every visit.
Mutianyu Great Wall Hotel — Glacier Rainbow Trout
Firm, tender, and naturally sweet, this dish preserves the purest taste of the ingredient itself. After ascending to admire the majesty of the wall, take a seat by the window, savor the fresh mountain fish against the layered ridges, and taste the one-of-a-kind freshness of the Mutianyu hills in a single bite.
🎁 Perk: Hotel guests who order the glacier rainbow trout at the Mutianyu Great Wall Hotel Restaurant enjoy an exclusive 20% discount.
Yisong Tower Restaurant — Garlic Chestnut Sturgeon
An autumn exclusive from Mutianyu! Crafted by the experienced team at this long-standing restaurant, the dish uses local Huairou chestnuts, whose soft, fragrant richness permeates the delicate sturgeon, brightened by a touch of garlic. The regional character of the chestnut capital meets the flavors of freshwater fish in a delightful pairing — one bite, and you taste the essence of a Huairou autumn.
🎁 Perk: Order the garlic chestnut sturgeon at Yisong Tower Restaurant and receive a complimentary 60g bag of Mutianyu Royal Chestnuts.
Sourced locally and served with heart, these two dishes bring together two of Huairou's signature products — cold-water fish and chestnuts — within the spirit of the Great Wall, making them must-try flavors for every visitor.
Team Gold at the "Craftsman Cup"
Beyond the Food Map, the chef teams from the Mutianyu Great Wall Hotel and Yisong Tower Restaurant gave their all at the third Huairou "Craftsman Cup" Staff Skills Competition. Digging deep into Huairou's local produce and weaving in the cultural essence of the Great Wall, they crafted a distinctive banquet that stood out among the many competing teams to claim the team gold award.
The mighty pass spans ten thousand miles — and so much more than scenery. Its imposing walls carry a thousand years of history; exquisite souvenirs preserve the memory of your visit; authentic cuisine tells the story of Huairou's mountain countryside. Check in, savor, collect, take home — this is the story of the Great Wall Mutianyu wants to give every visitor. Climb the Mutianyu Great Wall, marvel at the majestic pass, taste the flavors of the mountains, and choose a meaningful souvenir to treasure the beauty of the Great Wall forever.
