Mutianyu greatwall Situated in Beijing’s Huairou District at least 73 km from Beijing, Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the most symbolic parts of the great wall and among the 16 newest tourists’ attractions in Beijing. Having a unique construction with densely located watchtowers, Mutianyu has famous sections such as Ox Horn Edge, Jiankou, and Ying Fei Dao. While it was built in the Northern Qi Dynasty it was later restored to the Ming Dynasty. Today, it’s perhaps the best construction quality and the most preserved section. Features Constructed mainly in granite, Mutianyu Great Wall is 4-5 meters wide and 7-8 meters wide. As compared to other parts of the wall, it has some very unique characteristics in its built. Some of its most notable features include · With over 22 watchtowers, its watchtowers are densely populated. · Both its inner and outer parapets are designed with merlons hence shots can be fired to the enemy from both sides. · The Mutianyu Pass has 3 watchtowers with 1 big one and 2 small ones on both sides. · It has a large area of vegetation which cannot be compared to any other area of the wall. Tourists feature and the […]
