Visiting the Mutianyu Great Wall during the off-season meant fewer tourists overall, making it easy to capture beautiful photos without any random passersby. On January 11th, the temperature on the Great Wall was -13 degrees Celsius in winter. Your hands would go numb the moment you pulled them out of your pockets, but as you walked along the undulating slopes, your body gradually warmed up. After walking about two watchtowers, the numbness in your fingers subsided considerably. Surprisingly, although the Great Wall is built along the mountain ridge, there was actually very little wind, so apart from your frozen fingers, you didn't really feel cold. I recommend trying using your phone's 2x or 4x zoom for photos; you can capture different kinds of beauty!
Very good first ski experience completely zero experience After participating, pay attention to the order number to add the relevant person in charge WeChat communication clearly how many people participate Be careful of departure very early on the day to go to the meeting point 7:50 International Trade Station, 8:20 Shaoyaoju mtr station Be careful Beijing morning is very congested WeChat will give you a license plate, do not wait at mtr station (HKD336.89) wechat/alipay transfer can be hat, gloves, ski shoes + double board are complete can be rented 10 dollars each completed will be refunded 260 (HKD291.97) arrived, do not know how to play can follow the teacher I booked the teacher 960 RMB 4 people 2 hours I played with 2 children Back and forth about 5 times from the hill slide down the teacher will back slide to teach you ditch down the hill 2 children have talent they control the speed
The hotel pick-up was very convenient, and the tour leader explained everything clearly. The bus was comfortable and convenient, and the lunch included was a great bonus. Dining at the Great Wall scenic area is expensive and there aren't many options, so the lunch included was a good deal. We were able to visit both the east and west routes. There were long queues on the way down the mountain, so you need to manage your time well on the mountain to visit both the east and west routes.
We were backpackers and went in December 2025. The temperature was around 1 degree Celsius. The Summer Palace is quite large; walking around it takes about 6 hours. There are beautiful views everywhere. Every restroom was very clean and tidy, and some even provided hot water for handwashing. The lake and streams were partially frozen, so we recommend bringing some food and water to keep warm. Then you can enjoy your visit to the park!
It's a large area with a unique theme park (Kung Fu Panda), and the Transformers theme park is also large.
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Beijing Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Beijing year round climate
Spring (March–May): 9–22°C on average, the climate changes from cold to warm, rainfall gradually increases, but overall it is less. Common activities: Spring outings, flower viewing, excursions. Recommended clothing: Jacket, long-sleeved shirt, add or remove clothing according to weather changes.
Summer (June–August): 26–28°C on average, hot and humid, concentrated rainfall, especially in July. Common activities: Summer vacation, swimming, night markets. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, such as cotton T-shirts and shorts.
Autumn (September–November): 6–22°C on average, pleasant climate, changing from warm to cool, less rainfall. Common activities: Autumn scenery viewing, hiking, outdoor activities. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, pay attention to keeping warm as the temperature difference between morning and evening is large.
Winter (December–February): -2–1°C on average, cold and dry, very little rainfall. Common activities: Skiing, ice skating, indoor activities. Recommended clothing: Heavy winter clothing, such as down jackets, thermal underwear, hats, scarves, gloves.
Beijing climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 14°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 705 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: July
Beijing monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
-2.2°C
1.5
February
0.4°C
5.3
March
9.1°C
6.2
April
16.1°C
20.3
May
21.8°C
23.3
June
27.1°C
50.3
July
28.1°C
314.3
August
26.7°C
196.3
September
22.4°C
58.7
October
14.1°C
4.7
November
6.4°C
20
December
-2.1°C
4.7
Beijing weather for the next seven days
2/5
Thursday
Sunny
3.5°C/-3.7°C
2/6
Friday
Overcast
-4.2°C/-7.8°C
2/7
Saturday
Sunny
1°C/-6.8°C
2/8
Sunday
Sunny
2.6°C/-5.8°C
2/9
Monday
Overcast
3°C/-2.9°C
2/10
Tuesday
Overcast
7.5°C/-1.1°C
2/11
Wednesday
Sunny
7.2°C/-0.7°C
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