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🧱 Beijing · Attraction
Great Wall at Mutianyu慕田峪长城
The most scenic section — with a toboggan slide descent
The most scenic section — with a toboggan slide descent
Mutianyu is the most scenic and foreigner-friendly section of the Great Wall, 90km north of Beijing. Built in 1368 during the Ming dynasty, it stretches 2.25km with 22 watchtowers. The famous toboggan slide descent has been viewed tens of millions of times on YouTube and is the #1 reason travelers choose this section over Badaling.
The toboggan slide is one of the most-shared China clips on YouTube — filmed by Yes Theory, Fearless and Far, World of Wanderlust
Address: Mutianyu Village, Huairou District, Beijing
The easiest way to reach Great Wall at Mutianyu is by Didi (China's ride-hailing app, similar to Uber). Download the Didi app and link your international credit card before arriving in China. Show the driver the Chinese name: 慕田峪长城.
Metro is also available for most attractions — check the city metro map and look for the nearest station. All metro signs in Beijing are bilingual (Chinese and English).
Citizens of 54+ countries including the USA, UK, EU nations, Canada, and Australia can visit China for up to 240 hours (10 days) without a visa. Great Wall at Mutianyu is fully accessible during a visa-free transit stay.
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