ancient ruins
Great Wall at Mutianyu
One of the best-restored and most scenic sections of the Great Wall, featuring 23 watchtowers along a forested mountain ridge northeast of Beijing.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Beijing, China · Asia
Gulou is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Longshan, 23km from Great Wall at Mutianyu.
Gulou is a town located in Beijing, China. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Gulou sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gulou to your route.
Gulou Subdistrict (simplified Chinese: 鼓楼街道; traditional Chinese: 鼓樓街道; pinyin: Gǔlóu Jiēdào) is a subdistrict and the seat of Miyun District of Beijing, China. It borders Miyun Town and Tanying Ethnic Township to its north, Mujiayu Town to its east, Henanzhai Town to its south, and Guoyuan Subdistrict to its west. AsRead more
of 2020, it had a population of 154,739.
The subdistrict was created in 2005 from part of Miyun Town. Its name Gulou (Chinese: 鼓楼; lit. 'Drum Tower') originates from the Miyun Drum Tower that used to exist within the region.
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Gulou is located in Beijing, China, Asia. The coordinates are 40.3700 latitude, 116.8335 longitude.
Gulou has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in China.
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ancient ruins
One of the best-restored and most scenic sections of the Great Wall, featuring 23 watchtowers along a forested mountain ridge northeast of Beijing.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The only Great Wall section open for night visits, a steep and dramatic stretch with original Ming-era features and the spectacular Gubei Water Town below.
47 km · about 55 min drive
ancient ruins
A partially restored section of the Great Wall renowned for its architectural variety, dense watchtowers, and dramatic mountain scenery popular with hikers and photographers.
49 km · about 55 min drive
museum
Beijing's vibrant contemporary art zone housed in decommissioned military factory buildings, featuring galleries, studios, and creative spaces.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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