We would like to visit the Great Wall and we would like to go to a beautiful section but maybe not the touristy section. The only thing is that we don't want to take 4 hours just to drive there. What is your recommendation please?
Robert
We would like to visit the Great Wall and we would like to go to a beautiful section but maybe not the touristy section. The only thing is that we don't want to take 4 hours just to drive there. What is your recommendation please?
Robert
The further section like Jinshanling is about 2.5 hours drive,the other one Mutianyu is about 1.5 hours,there is no such a section need 4 hours drive
Not sure what you mean by touristy as the Wall is a tourist attraction after all. Most people recommend Mutianyu as it is just a 1.5-hour drive and not as crowded as Badaling. In any case, most places other than Badaling are ok.
We went to Mutianyu last week and it was stunning. If you leave early on a weekday you can reach within 1.5 hrs.
Mutianyu would be your choice, hire car for your convenience
Yes, Mutianyu. Early.
Thanks for the suggestion. Is there anything before or after you would recommend stopping to experience when going to Mutianyu ?
Thanks for the suggestion. Is there anything before or after you would recommend stopping to experience when going to Mutianyu ?
Xiangshuihu is not far from Mutianyu,you can try that.
The wall would take you half a day. The usual itin to go with that would be the Ming tombs in the afternoon.
Alternatively, have your driver drop you off at the Summer Palace and do the afternoon there.
We used Simon the driver (see TripAdvisor reviews for Beijing drivers) he was a very safe driver and spoke excellent English. We went to Mutianyu (1.5 hours from Beijing) then went the Summer Palace. It was a full day! I would highly recommend Simon. He will promptly answer emails.