We will like to go visit Mutianyu. What is the best way to go there other than with a tour (not interested) and driver (heard it is too expensive)? I saw in a website to take Bus #6 from Xuanwumen Gate, bus route 916....any suggestions if this is a good choice and secondly,how long does this take and third, is there a schedule available anywhere we could look at. thanks.

Angela, in case you don't get an answer here, there's a forum called the Oriental List which specialises in China travel. I'm sure someone there could help you.

http://members.shaw.ca/pnhpublic/China.html

You can take 916 at DongZhiMen,get off at HuaiRou(RMB:11yuan).And to rent a car to MUTIANYU valliage(cost about RMB40)

thank you for the advice. regarding the local bus, do you know where I can get a schedule of bus 916. Do you know where dongzhimen is in relation to the center of Beijing. how easy is it to rent a car at HuaiRou. how long is the bus ride and is it pretty easy to go back the same way.

An English speaking driver with a new Audi A6 took us to Mutianyu, the Ming temples and the Sacred Way for $125. That was money well spent!

MARIJA, do you have his contact information (email, phone number). This would be very helpful.

I'm always happy to recommend our wonderful Beijing driver Jerry. His e-mail is [email protected]. His phone is (8610)or(00)13901040638.

By way of comparison we paid Y160 (US$20) each for a local tour to Badaling and the Ming Tombs, lunch included.

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