Visiting Mutianyu Great Wall: Toboggan, Cable Car, or Chairlift?

In addition to climbing Mutianyu Great Wall on foot, tourists can also take cable car, toboggan or the chairlift up and down to enjoy a Great Wall tour in an energy-saving way.

Cable car is fully enclosed, suitable for everyone including children and the elders; it is available for both ascending and descending the Wall.

Chairlift and toboggan are both open, which are popular among bold and adventurous people; however, older, high blood pressure, and heart disease people are not advised to take. Chairlift is available for going up and down, and toboggan is only available for going down the Great Wall.

 

Mutianyu Great Wall Toboggan vs. Cable Car vs. Chairlift

 
Cable Car Toboggan & Chairlift
Price  CNY100 for one way;
CNY140 for both ways;
Free for children under 1.2m (3.9ft)
CNY100 for one way
CNY140 for both ways
Free for children under 1.2m (3.9ft) 
Opening Hours     Monday-Friday: 07:30-17:00; Weekends: 07:30-17:30 Mar. 16 - Nov. 14: 8:00 - 17:00
Nov. 15 - Mar. 15: 8:30 - 16:30
Suitable for     The disabled, the elderly or children     Adventurous people    
          
  

Mutianyu Toboggan Ride (aka Mutianyu Great Wall Slide)

Mutianyu Toboggan (Mutianyu Slide)
Mutianyu Toboggan (Mutianyu Slide)

 Safety Rate:
 Slideway Upper Station: between No. 5 Watchtower and No.6 Watchtower
 Slideway Lower Station: near south ticket check
 Opening Hours: Mar. 16 - Nov. 14: 8:00 - 17:00; Nov. 15 - Mar. 15: 8:30 - 16:30
 Ticket Price: CNY100 for one way; CNY140 for both ways (ascend by chairlift); free for children 1.2m (3.9ft)
 Seating Capacity: 1 adult or 1 adult with a kid;  
 Restrictions: Elderly, and people with high blood pressure and heart disease are not suggested

Notes:
1. Mutianyu Great Wall Toboggan is only available for getting down from the top of the Great Wall. A ride takes around 5 minutes. 
2. Double car is only for one kid accompanied by an adult.
3. One can control the speed of toboggan by a control stick. Push it forward to accelerate and pull it back to brake.
4. You need to keep a safe distance from the rider in front of you, which is a bit like driving.
5. There is no stated weight limit to take toboggan.
 

Mutianyu Great Wall Cable Car

Mutianyu Cable Car
Cable Car
 Safety Rate:      
 Cable car lower station: near north ticket check
 Cable car upper station: near No.14 Watchtower
 Opening Hours: 07:30 - 17:00 from Monday to Friday; 07:30 - 17:30 on weekends
 Price: CNY100 for one way; CNY140 for both ways; free for children 1.2m (3.9ft)
 Suitable for: everyone, including the disabled, the elderly or children
 Seating Capacity: 6

Notes:
1. To help the elderly and the disabled to take cable car, an elevator is provided to reach cable car lower station. The elevator is located at the northest corner of internal parking lot and can accommodate up to 11 people at a time.
2. Although there are fewer visitors to Mutianyu than Badaling, you still need to wait around an hour for the cable car during the peak period. It is recommended to go on weekdays when the waiting time could be shorter.  
 

The Chairlift

Mutianyu Great Wall Chairlift
Chairlift

 Safety Rate: 
 Chairlift Upper Station: between No. 5 Watchtower and No.6 Watchtower
 Chairlift Lower Station: near south ticket check
 Opening Hours: Mar. 16 - Nov. 14: 8:00 - 17:00; Nov. 15 - Mar. 15: 8:30 - 16:30
 Ticket Price: CNY100 for one way; CNY140 for both ways; free for children 1.2m (3.9ft)
 Seating Capacity: 2
 Restrictions: It is not recpommended to aged, and people suffering from high blood pressure and heart disease

Note: If you have a two-way ticket of chairlift, you can ride down either using the chairlift or the toboggan. 


See more:
How to Get to Mutianyu Great Wall

6 Things to Do on Mutianyu Great Wall of China
 

- Last updated on Aug. 25, 2024 by Catherine He -
Questions & Answers on Visiting Mutianyu Great Wall: Toboggan, Cable Car, or Chairlift?
Asked by Rine from SINGAPORE | Nov. 03, 2024 20:54Reply
toboggan
Hi

I would like to check if the toboggan or chairlift will be available on December 26, 2024. Will either be closed due to snow or cold temperatures?

Thank you!
Answers (1)
Answered by Lori | Nov. 04, 2024 19:30
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Normally they are available but may be closed because of snow. The coldness usually doesn't have a bad influence.
Asked by Jeannie from MALAYSIA | Oct. 27, 2024 21:01Reply
How or where can i buy chairlift and toboggan ticket? Online or at entrance?
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Answered by Rita | Oct. 29, 2024 18:14
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You can buy tickets upon arrival.
Asked by Jay from SINGAPORE | Oct. 21, 2024 08:45Reply
Chairlift, Toboggan & Cable Car
How is the route like if i want to enjoy all 3 rides, (chairlift, toboggan & cable car) at Mutianyu?
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Answered by Rita | Oct. 21, 2024 19:33
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Take chairlift to No. 6 watchtower, then take the toboggan there to go back down. Walk northward to the cable car lower station to take the cable car to No. 14 watchtower, then hike to No. 20 watchtower, after the visit, go back to no. 14 to take the cable car back.

But I don't think it is necessary. You can go up by either cable or chairlift and down by toboggan.
Asked by serm from THAILAND | Oct. 18, 2024 08:35Reply
Is the round trip ticket (cable car + toboggan) available?
We would like to go up by cable car and down by toboggan, the round trip ticket is available?
Answers (1)
Answered by Emily | Oct. 20, 2024 20:18
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It's not available. You need to buy the cable and toboggan ticket separately.
Asked by Nicholas from MALAYSIA | Sep. 30, 2024 08:12Reply
Expected temperature during 16 December 2024
I am planning to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall on December 16, 2024. Based on historical weather data, I would like to inquire about the following:

1. Is there a likelihood of snowfall on that date?

2. What is the typical temperature range during that time of year?

This information will help me determine if I need to bring additional clothing or gear for the trip.
Answers (1)
Answered by Marcy | Oct. 07, 2024 19:28
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1. Yes. There may be snowfall.
2. The temperature is -7-10℃. You need a down coat, or other thick warm and wind-proof clothes.
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