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Originally built over 1,500 years ago, the Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the longest sections of the Great Wall in China. It is also one of the best-preserved. Today, 20 watchtowers are open to visitors, with the stretch between Watchtowers No. 14 and No. 20 being the most popular.
Most of the watchtowers on the Mutianyu Great Wall are very well preserved. Exploring these ancient structures offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the historical military atmosphere of the Great Wall. Additionally, the panoramic mountain views from Mutianyu are truly spectacular.
The Big Corner Tower is the highest point in the eastern section of the Mutianyu Great Wall. Standing on top of the tower, visitors can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the entire Mutianyu section. In ancient times, sentries were stationed here to monitor enemy movements and provide early warnings of approaching threats.
The Zhengguan Terrace consists of one main tower and two wing towers, while most other watchtowers along the Mutianyu Great Wall feature a single-tower design.
The three-tower structure was necessary because the Zhengguan Terrace is located at the lowest point of the Mutianyu section and served as a crucial gateway along the main route to Beijing. Therefore, stronger defensive facilities were built here to protect this strategically important location.
An ancient iron cannon is displayed between Watchtowers No. 4 and No. 5. Measuring about 90 centimeters in length, the cannon had an effective shooting range of approximately 150 meters.
Visitors can get a close look and even touch it. This interactive experience is especially popular with families traveling with children.
Glass steps extend from Watchtower No. 10, offering visitors a thrilling experience while enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding valleys and forests.
The area around Watchtower No. 13 was relatively vulnerable to enemy attacks, so this tower was designed as a hollow tower with a special defensive structure. Although enemies could enter the tower more easily, only a small number of attackers could get inside at the same time. This allowed the defending soldiers to launch effective counterattacks with arrows and ancient firearms, making the tower much easier to defend.
A beacon tower is located about 40 meters northeast of Watchtower No. 14. In ancient times, when soldiers stationed at the watchtower spotted approaching enemies, they would light the beacon tower to send warning signals to nearby garrisons. Today, this area is also a wonderful spot to enjoy breathtaking sunrise and sunset views.
An ancient boundary tablet is embedded in the south wall of Watchtower No. 18. The areas to the east and west of the tablet once belonged to different military divisions responsible for defending the Great Wall.
On a clear day, visitors standing on top of the tower can enjoy a distant view of Beijing. Here, the ancient history of the Great Wall meets the modern city, creating a unique contrast between the past and present.
Standing at an altitude of 748 meters, Watchtower No. 20 is the highest point in the Mutianyu Great Wall tourist area. To reach the top, visitors need to climb 540 steep steps with an incline of about 70 degrees. The challenging ascent requires considerable stamina and determination, which is why it is also known as the “Hero Terrace.”
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