Place to visit
Mutianyu, China: what it is and when to go
Mutianyu is a section of the Great Wall of China (慕田峪长城旅游区) (Changping). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Section of the Great Wall of China · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- 慕田峪长城旅游区
- Where
- China · 渤海镇慕田峪村, 101405, 北京市
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- PEK Beijing, 40 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 7:30-18:30
- Website
- mutianyugreatwall.com
- Coordinates
- 40.43483, 116.56131
What it is and where
Mutianyu is a section of the Great Wall of China (慕田峪长城旅游区) (Changping). It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Changping, where this site lists 28 more places to see, 39 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.43483, 116.56131; the nearest main airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK, Beijing), 40 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in China. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mutianyu is April to May and September to October.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebPossible10:27
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunPossible14:52
- JulPossible14:37
- AugPossible13:36
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to May and September to October | November to March and June to August |
| Wildlife | April to May and September to October | November to March and June to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mutianyu has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to China
To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the China checklist. Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hongluo TempleProtected area7.4 km
- Beijing Huaibei International Ski ResortSki resort7.7 km
- CDK700 Dome of UCASObservatory9.7 km
- Solar observing towerObservatory14 km
- Yun Meng Shan Nature Forest ParkProtected area18 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Nature
- Mount Everest: Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas
- K2: 2nd-highest mountain on Earth
- Terracotta Army: collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- Makalu: mountain in Nepal/China; 5th highest in the world
- Lhotse: mountain in Nepal
- Mount Kailash: mountain in Tibet, China
Every China place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mutianyu?
It is a section of the Great Wall of China (慕田峪长城旅游区 in the local language). It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Mutianyu?
April to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08.
How do you get to Mutianyu?
The nearest main airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 40 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hongluo Temple, Beijing Huaibei International Ski Resort, CDK700 Dome of UCAS. The rest is in the China guide.
Keep reading
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