Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Consider booking a tour with Mubus for comfortable transportation to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. They offer various packages to suit different budgets and preferences. (0:53)
- Tip 2The cost of the Mubus tour was 200 RMB for Travelshorts and 150 RMB for Matthew and Holly. This included transportation, entrance fees, and a guide. (1:02)
- Tip 3There are different ways to reach the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. The best option depends on your preferences and time constraints. Consult a map for available routes. (5:07)
- Tip 4From the Mutianyu car park to the Great Wall entrance, you'll need to take a shuttle bus. This is usually included in tour packages but may require separate payment if you're traveling independently. (7:00)
- Tip 5Book your Great Wall tour directly through Mubus or via Trip.com. Travelshorts found Trip.com to be slightly cheaper. (8:51)
- Tip 6If you're on a budget, you can walk to the top of the Great Wall instead of using the cable car or chairlift. However, it's a challenging hike. (13:17)
- Tip 7The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, while partly dating back to 200 BC, underwent significant renovations a few decades ago, resulting in its excellent condition. (21:25)
- Tip 8Many unrestored sections of the Great Wall are accessible, but it's recommended to have a guide for safety and potentially legal reasons. (21:47)
- Tip 9At Mutianyu village, numerous vendors sell various items, from umbrellas to souvenirs. Explore and enjoy the local atmosphere. (30:09)
- Tip 10Travelshorts highly recommends the Mubus tour for its convenience and efficiency, despite the weather-related toboggan issue. (37:16)
Travelshorts' family embarks on a memorable Beijing adventure, experiencing the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. Their journey with Mubus, a tour company, includes a scenic cable car ride, breathtaking (though sometimes foggy!) views, and a thrilling toboggan descent (weather permitting!). They savor a delicious buffet lunch and explore bustling Wangfujing street, indulging in local snacks. A delightful, unexpected twist involves a lucky draw with Great Wall prizes!
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This vlog documents Travelshorts' family day trip to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, starting with their early morning breakfast and subway ride to Dongzhimen Station to meet their Mubus tour guide, Leo. The journey to Mutianyu took about an hour and a half.
Leo provided detailed information on ticket options, including cable car and toboggan rides. Travelshorts opted for a combination of cable car and toboggan rides on both the south and north sections of the wall. The cost for all the options, including lunch and a memory-maker photo, was approximately 980 RMB.
Their experience on the Great Wall was filled with stunning views (despite some fog), steep climbs, and a few unexpected challenges like the toboggan being temporarily closed due to light rain. They made the most of their time, taking breaks, enjoying the scenery, and taking many pictures.
After their Great Wall adventure, they enjoyed a reasonably priced buffet lunch at the Mubus Family Centre. The afternoon was spent shopping on Wangfujing Street and exploring Qianmen Street, where they indulged in local street food, including lamb skewers and Tanghulu (candied strawberries). The day concluded with a return to their hotel, the Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel, leaving Travelshorts with unforgettable memories of their Great Wall experience.
Travelshorts provides practical information, including booking options through Mubus or Trip.com, cost breakdowns, and recommendations for food and activities. The vlog also offers viewers a glimpse into the family's dynamics and their interactions with locals, making it a personal and engaging travelogue.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: How much did the Mubus tour cost?
- A: 200 RMB for me and 150 RMB each for Matthew and Holly.
- Q: What were the different ways to get up the Great Wall?
- A: Cable car and a chairlift, and you can also walk!
- Q: What was lunch like?
- A: It was a buffet with Asian and Western options, and it was really cheap, only 50 RMB for me and 25 for Matthew and Holly each!
- Q: How much did all the options cost in total?
- A: The total cost for the cable car, toboggan, lunch, and the memory maker photo came to 980 RMB, which is about £100, plus the Mubus cost itself.
- Q: What was the lamb on a stick like?
- A: It tasted very similar to lamb kebab skewers back home, with a little bit of spice on it. It was very moist and tasty!
- Q: What about the Tanghulu?
- A: It tasted just like I expected! It was wonderful!
