Visiting the Mutianyu Great Wall: Toboggan, Cable Car, or Chairlift?
The cable car is fully enclosed, suitable for everyone, including children and the elders; it is available for both ascending and descending the Wall.
The chairlift and toboggan are both open, which are popular among bold and adventurous people; however, the elderly, and people with high blood pressure and heart disease are not advised to take them. The chairlift is available for going up and down, and the toboggan is only available for going down the Great Wall.
Mutianyu Great Wall Toboggan vs. Cable Car vs. Chairlift
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| Price | CNY100 for one way; CNY140 for a round trip; Free for children under 1.2m (3.9ft) | |
| Suitable for | Most of the people, including the disabled, the elderly and children. | Adventurous people |
| Reach | No. 14 Watchtower, close to the Hero Slope | No. 6 Watchtower, close to the Zhengguan Terrace |
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Mutianyu Great Wall Cable Car
Safety Rate: 
Length: 723 meters (790 yards) Cable car lower station: near north ticket check Cable car upper station: near No.14 Watchtower Opening Hours: March 16 - November 15: Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:00; Weekends: 07:30 - 18:30; November 16 to March 15: 08:00 - 17:30 Price: CNY100 for one way; CNY140 for both ways; free for children under 1.2m (3.9ft) Suitable for: everyone, including the disabled, the elderly or children Seating Capacity: 8Notes:
1. To help the elderly and the disabled to take the cable car, an elevator is provided to reach the cable car lower station. The elevator is located at the northeast corner of the 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.
Mutianyu Toboggan Ride (aka Mutianyu Great Wall Slide)
Safety Rate: 
Length: 1,580 meters (1,730 yards) Slideway Upper Station: between No. 5 Watchtower and No.6 Watchtower Slideway Lower Station: near south ticket check Opening Hours: March 16 - November 15: Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:00; Weekends: 07:30 - 18:30; November 16 to March 15: 08:00 - 17:30 Ticket Price: CNY100 for one way; CNY140 for both ways (ascend by chairlift); free for children under 1.2m (3.9ft) Seating Capacity: 1 adult or 1 adult with a kid; Restrictions: Elderly people, 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 the 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 the toboggan.
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The Chairlift
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| Chairlift |
Safety Rate: Length: 550 meters (600 yards) Chairlift Upper Station: between No. 5 Watchtower and No.6 Watchtower Chairlift Lower Station: near south ticket check Opening Hours: March 16 - November 15: Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:00; Weekends: 07:30 - 18:30; November 16 to March 15: 08:00 - 17:30 Ticket Price: CNY100 for one way; CNY140 for both ways; free for children under 1.2m (3.9ft) Seating Capacity: 2 Restrictions: It is not recommended for the aged and people suffering from high blood pressure and heart disease.
Note: If you have a two-way ticket foe the chairlift, you can ride down either using the chairlift or the toboggan. See more:
How to Get to the Mutianyu Great Wall
Top 8 Things to Do on Mutianyu Great Wall of China
Mutianyu Weather: Great Wall Weather Forecast & Clothing Tips
