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    The Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall of China is located 43 miles northeast of Beijing and offers beautiful views of the winding Wall stretching into the mountains, fortified with watchtowers. It is less crowded than other sections and can be visited as a day-trip from Beijing, combined with seeing the Ming Tombs. The section is over 1.4 miles long and dates back to the Northern Dynasties, later being restored by the Ming emperors. Visitors can reach it via tour bus from Beijing or hire a private car and guide.

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    The Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall of China is located 43 miles northeast of Beijing and offers beautiful views of the winding Wall stretching into the mountains, fortified with watchtowers. It is less crowded than other sections and can be visited as a day-trip from Beijing, combined with seeing the Ming Tombs. The section is over 1.4 miles long and dates back to the Northern Dynasties, later being restored by the Ming emperors. Visitors can reach it via tour bus from Beijing or hire a private car and guide.

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    The Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall of China is located 43 miles northeast of Beijing and offers beautiful views of the winding Wall stretching into the mountains, fortified with watchtowers. It is less crowded than other sections and can be visited as a day-trip from Beijing, combined with seeing the Ming Tombs. The section is over 1.4 miles long and dates back to the Northern Dynasties, later being restored by the Ming emperors. Visitors can reach it via tour bus from Beijing or hire a private car and guide.

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    The Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall of China is easily reached from Beijing City center and is good

    for a day-trip combined with a visit to the Ming Tombs. The Mutianyu Section is a little farther away than other sections of the Great Wall and is therefore less crowded with tourists. It offers beautiful views of the snaking Wall as it undulates over mountains into the distance and is fortified by a number of watchtowers that visitors can climb up into for views of the surrounding area. Location: 43 miles (70 km) north east of Beijing History: Construction of the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall began during the Nothern Dynasties period (386-581) and was restored by Ming emporers between 1368-1644. It historically provided a northern border to Beijing and is connected to Juyongguan Pass in the west and the Guibeikou Section of the Great Wall in the east. Features: 1.4 miles (2,250m) long 22 blockhouses and watchtowers 26 feet (7-8m) high and 20 feet (4-6m) wide Getting there: No. 6 Tourist Bus Beijing stops: Xuan Wu Men - NE corner of intersection Dong Si She Tiao - NW subway entrance An Ding men - SW subway entrance Taxi hire Private tour: from RMB 1,500 (about $185) for the day, includes guide, driver and transportation in private car

    Admission: RMB 35 Opening hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p,m. Recommended time for visit: allow 2-3 hours

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