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In Beijing
慕田峪长城
The recorded experience
- Experienced
Mutianyu Great Wall
Traveled by Mubus coach from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu Great Wall (approx 1.5 hours).
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- THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA is NOT what we expected (BEST Day Trip from Beijing)Video description
It took about an hour and a half to arrive at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China and then we caught the cable car to the top.
- THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA is NOT what we expected (BEST Day Trip from Beijing)Video description
- Experienced
Mutianyu Great Wall
Rode the enclosed cable car up to the Mutianyu Great Wall through dense fog and mist.
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- THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA is NOT what we expected (BEST Day Trip from Beijing) · 13:53Caption timestamp checked
So we've made it onto the cable car. One little problem, though, the higher we go, the foggier and smoggier it becomes.
- THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA is NOT what we expected (BEST Day Trip from Beijing) · 13:53Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced
Mutianyu Great Wall
Hiked along the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall all the way to Watchtower 20.
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- THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA is NOT what we expected (BEST Day Trip from Beijing)Video description
Once on the Great Wall of China we walked all the way to watch tower number 20 before coming back down. In total we spent a good couple of hours on the Great Wall of China and it was a great experience.
- THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA is NOT what we expected (BEST Day Trip from Beijing)Video description
- Skipped
Mutianyu Great Wall
Planned to ride the toboggan down from the Great Wall, but it was closed due to rain, so took the cable car down instead.
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- THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA is NOT what we expected (BEST Day Trip from Beijing) · 12:27Caption timestamp checked
Currently the toboggan is down because of the rain. We're going to go up in the cable car first.
- THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA is NOT what we expected (BEST Day Trip from Beijing) · 12:27Caption timestamp checked
Transport
Travelshorts’ observation: Mubus is a cost-effective and comfortable way to visit the Great Wall of China, taking care of transportation from central Beijing and offering tickets at cost price.
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- THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA is NOT what we expected (BEST Day Trip from Beijing)Video description
Mubus is a cost effective way of visiting the Great Wall, they take care of the transport and also offer tickets at cost price.
Weather
Travelshorts’ observation: Rain at the Great Wall can shut down the famous downhill toboggan ride, and heavy mist or smog can obscure panoramic views from the cable car and wall.
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- THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA is NOT what we expected (BEST Day Trip from Beijing) · 12:25Caption timestamp checked
Now the toboggan is not open. But later when we come down, you have a look. Currently the toboggan is down because of the rain.
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- THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA is NOT what we expected (BEST Day Trip from Beijing) · 0:23Caption timestamp checked
Today, we're going to be visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China.
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