How to Travel From Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall
How Far is Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing?
Distance from Downtown: 80 kilometers (50 miles)
Single Journey Time: 1.5 - 2.5 hours
A guided day tour is sure a hassle-free way to travel from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall. For independent travelers, direct tourist buses are convenient. For budget travellers, 916 Express will be a better choice. Taking taxis is not recommended.
Mutianyu Great Wall Location Map |
Best Way: Join Our Guided Day Tour
The easiest and most cost-effective way is to choose our fully guided day tour, in mini group of 6 people at most, with our expert service escorting you to the Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square, Bird's Nest, and Nanluoguxiang Hutong.
Mutianyu Great Wall Day Trip from $89
Direct Qianmen - Mutianyu Tourist Bus: 2h; CNY80 for a Round Trip
Route:
08:30-10:00: set off at Qianmen (Buses depart when all seats are taken)
10:30-12:00: arrive at Mutianyu Great Wall
14:00-16:00: get together at the shuttle bus parking lot and set off
15:00-17:00: arrive at Shaoyaoju Subway Station (Passengers plan to visit Bird Nest and Water Cube may get off here.)
15:30-17:30: arrive at Qianmen
How to Get to Qianmen Departure Point
2. Take bus 8, 22, 67, 82, 332, 137, 599, Sightseeing Line 2 to Qianmen station. After getting off, you can see the bus stop nearby.
Tip
There are more Qianmen – Mutianyu direct tourist buses to the Wall on peak travel seasons and the bus departs once fully taken. Passengers can buy the ticket from the conductor after getting on the bus.
Direct Shaoyaoju - Mutianyu Tourist Bus: 1.5h; CNY80 for a Round Trip
Ticket Fare: CNY80 for a round trip
Route:
09:30: set off at Shaoyaoju Subway Station (Exit E)
11:00: arrive at Mutianyu Great Wall
16:00: get together at the shuttle bus parking lot and set off
17:10: arrive at Shaoyaoju Subway Station (Passengers plan to visit Bird Nest and Water Cube may get off here.)
17:40: arrive at the west of Qianmen
How to Get to Shaoyaoju
2. Take bus line 547 or 942 to Shaoyaoju Bus Stop.
Direct Tourist Bus Line Chaoyang Railway Station - Mutianyu: 2h; CNY80 for a Round Trip
Route: Chaoyang Railway Station ⇔ Mutianyu
Starting Point: Chaoyang Railway Station (the stop of bus no. 194)
Returning Point: the parking lot of Mutianyu
Schedule from Chaoyang Railway Station: 09:00
Schedule from Mutianyu: 14:00 - 16:00
Single Journey Time: 2 hours
Ticket Fare: CNY 80; transportation card is not applicable
Cheapest: Bus Line 916 Express + H23, H24, H35 or H36: 2 - 2.5h
Step 1 Bus Line 916 Express: 15 stops to Huairou North Avenue
Return Point: Huairou North Avenue (Huairou Beidajie)
Schedule from Dongzhimen: 05:50 - 20:00
Schedule from Huairou North Avenue: 04:30 - 18:50
Single Journey Time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Fare: CNY12; CNY6 paid by Beijing Transportation Card
Step 2 Bus line H23, H24, H35 or H36 to the spot
Schedule:
Bus Lines | From Huairou North Avenue | From Mutianyu |
---|---|---|
H23 | 5:45, 7:20, 8:20, 9:50, 12:40, 14:30, 15:00, 16:30, 17:10, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00 | 05:50, 6:10, 6:40, 8:20, 9:20, 10:50, 13:40, 15:30, 16:00, 17:30, 18:10, 19:00 |
H24 | 8:40, 15:45 | 11:15, 18:15 |
H35 | 5:50, 8:05, 17:50 | 6:45, 9:00, 18:45 |
H36 | 6:20, 11:30, 17:40 | 07:05, 12:15, 18:30 |
Where can I take bus 916 Express to Mutianyu Great Wall? - Dongzhimen Public Transport Hub
2. Take bus line 3, 418, 106, 852, 918, 106, 132, 401, 414 or 980 Express to Dongzhimen Public Transport Hub Stop.
Tips
1. It is recommended to take the early morning bus from Dongzhimen and take the bus departing before 15:00 back to downtown to avoid the crowds.
2. The Mutianyu ticket office is about 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) from the entrance and one can take the shuttle bus to travel between. The ticket fare is CNY10 for a single trip and CNY15 for a round trip.
Taxis to Mutianyu are not recommended.
2. It is extremely difficult to take the taxi to go back downtown. So there are many irregular cars near the Wall and be vigilant, so as not to be blackmailed or left halfway.
3. Renting a private car with the driver in advance is advised for a group of 3 - 4 people. The cars can hold up to 4 passengers and CNY 700 - 1,000 is needed for a round trip.
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do you have to go to the bus station, which seems to be 400-500m from the metro exit B ?
I can pay just before getting on the bus via Wechat or you have to book in advance ?
Thank you
Thanks
2. What is the departure time of tourist bus from Qianmen?
2. The bus departs from 8:30-10:00 in the morning.
Are the times and tips about the Tourist Bus from Quianmen to Mutianyu updated? Can we count on getting some service available very early in the morning of Saturday? (630 am)
Thanks, your site is quite helpful.