The scenery: All four seasons offer drastically different but equally beautiful views. Mutianyu Great Wall enjoys a good reputation for it’s lush vegetation. The Watchtowers: You will see watchtowers every 100 meters along this section of the wall; they make great viewing points of the wall stretching out before you. The view: Mutianyu Great Wall is the closest to sea level at only 486 meters tall. As such, to your east you will view stunning mountainous terrain.