There are several ways to get to Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing. Here are the main options:
1. By Direct Tourism Bus:
You can take a direct tourism bus from Qianmen Station (Beijing Tourism Distribution Center) to Mutianyu Great Wall1.
2. By Bus:
- Take bus 916 (make sure to take the "916 Express" that goes via Jingcheng Expressway) from Dongzhimen Transportation Hub to Huairou District.
- After arriving in Huairou, transfer to bus H23, which takes approximately 40 minutes to reach Mutianyu Huandao, where you can walk to the Great Wall. The total journey by bus takes around 3 hours2.
3. By Scenic Area Shuttle Bus (Basida):
Basida offers a scenic area shuttle bus service from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall.
- The bus departs from Hepingxiqiao Metro Station Exit B, close to the expressway, reducing the time wasted in city traffic.
- There are four departure times (8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, and 12:00 pm) for more flexible travel options.
- The round-trip ticket price is 80 yuan for adults, with free tickets for children aged 0-3 and half-price tickets for children aged 4-1023.
These options provide convenient and efficient ways to reach Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing, allowing you to explore this historic site with ease.