Photo shows the scenery of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall in Huairou district, Beijing. (Photo/Gao Jianming) The Great Wall, which has been in existence for over 2,000 years, is the largest and most extensive cultural heritage site in China. Over the years, under the principle of prioritizing protection and utilizing resources dynamically, the promotion of Great Wall culture has taken on new vitality, encouraging more people to learn about, protect, and love the Great Wall.
Nighttime Experiences In July this year, the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall in Huairou district, Beijing, began to offer night tours, providing new experiences for tourists. Visitors can ride cable cars while watching the sun set on the wall, enjoy traditional performances, and explore the mysteries of the wall under the stars through guided tours. Recently, a woman surnamed Fang, who hails from east China’s Jiangsu Province, led her children to visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall.
“Night tours of the Great Wall are quite novel for us. My children especially like interactive light shows. They can see patterns of small animals projected on the watchtowers and watch projected animations showing the layout of sections of the Great Wall built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644),” Fang said.
Fang added that children can immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of the Great Wall while also experiencing its modern elements. “To better meet visitors’ needs during scorching summ.