[2025 Beijing ] Travel Guide for Mutianyu Great Wall Cableway and Slideway (Updated Jul)

#springitinerary 🛏️ Hotel: Tangfu Hotel (Nanluoguxiang Branch) - Located in Nanluoguxiang (A 700-year-old hutong!) - 600m from Nanluoguxiang Metro (Exit E) - Starbucks right next door - Plenty of cozy cafes, street snacks & local shops - Walking distance: Central Academy of Drama, Shichahai, other connected hutong Great value: Spacious rooms, strong showers, free lobby coffee/snacks 👑 Forbidden City (The Palace Museum) -🎟️Ticket fee: 128 yuan (via Trip.com) -⏰Opening Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm ⚠️ TIPS: 👗 Wear a Qing Dynasty princess or concubine costume for a fun, immersive experience! Opt for lighter fabrics and simpler headpieces, as the palace is HUGE and requires a lot of walking. 🚫 Commercial photography is NOT ALLOWED 🥾 Wear comfy shoes 🚶 Walk to Beihai Park gate to call a DiDi (no pickups at Forbidden City exit) 🛕Imperial Ancestral Temple - Located just outside the Forbidden City - 🎟️Ticket fee: 2 yuan - ⏰Opening hours: 8:30-5pm - Fun fact: Built in 1420 for Ming and Qing emperors to perform ancestral rites ⚠️ The temple shares the same architectural layout as the Forbidden City. PERFECT spot for costume photography with an authentic Forbidden City feel. 📸 Commercial photography IS ALLOWED HERE! 🧱Mutianyu Great Wall -🎟️Ticket fee: 137 yuan (via Trip.com) (Zanbus Trip.com package: Return bus tickets + Entrance ticket) 📍 Pick-up: Metro Line 5, Dengshi Kou (Exit C) (8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM) 📍 Drop-off: Metro Line 5, Lama Temple Station (3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM from Mutianyu) ⏰ Opening Hours - Mar 16–Nov 15: 7:30am-6pm - Nov 16–Mar 15: 8am-5pm 🗺️ Watchtower Highlights Towers 1–6: Steepest climb Tower 6: Zhengguan Terrace (Unique Design) Towers 6–9: Flat, scenic stroll Tower 14: Best panoramic views Tower 15: Free graffiti wall Towers 19–20: Highest point Towers 23+: Closed to public 🛷Chairlift + Toboggan Combo! - Price: 140RMB/Round trip (QR code entry) - Chairlift goes to Tower 6 (Zhengguan Terrace) - Toboggan Station (Between Tower 5 and 6): 5-minutes of thrill ride down the mountain with a BEAUTIFUL VIEW! 🎭 Nanluoguxiang (South Luogu Lane) -700-year-old ancient Beijing hutong known for its rich cultural heritage -Currently houses cozy cafes, bakeries, eateries, local goods (handmade qipao) -Central Academy of Drama is here (Home to many Chinese actors and actresses) -Walking distance to Shichahai, Houhai, and Bell & Drum Tower 📷 Explore side alleys for hidden courtyards & houses to get a glimpse of old Beijing life! 💡 Tip: Best place to grab unique souvenirs & night snacks! 🌊 Shichahai - Popular spot for locals to stroll and admire the scenery, surrounded by tranquil lakes and willow trees - Highlights: Prince Gong Mansion, Song Qing Ling’s Former Residence, Live bar music at night 🛍️ Taikoo Li Sanlitun 🌟 Upscale open-air shopping and lifestyle district Highlights: Gentlemonster, 13DE Marzo, To Summer, and more! #china #beijing #chinatrip #travel #thingstodo #myitinerary #museums

#springitinerary 🧱Mutianyu Great Wall is the longest Great Wall section in China (5.4km) with stunning views and fewer crowds than Badaling! ⚠️ Block a full day for this adventure to explore without rushing 🏃 🚌 Getting There (Zanbus) + 🎟️ Entrance Ticket - Adult: 137 RMB - ✅ Includes: Return bus to Beijing + Entrance ticket + 5-hour self-guided tour - 📅 Book 10 days–1 month in advance via Trip.com (Paperless entry, only passport needed) - Departure Times: 8 AM, 9 AM, or 10 AM 📍 Pick-up: Metro Line 5, Dengshi Kou (Exit C) 📍 Drop-off: Metro Line 5, Lama Temple Station ⚠️ Missed your return bus? Just catch the next available slot (last at 5 PM) 🥪 Bring snacks and water! 🍔 Show your Zanbus ticket for 15% OFF at Burger King & Subway ⏰ Opening Hours - Mar 16–Nov 15: 7:30am-6pm - Nov 16–Mar 15: 8am-5pm 🗺️ Watchtower Highlights Towers 1–6: Steepest climb 💪 Tower 6: Zhengguan Terrace (Unique Design) ✨ Towers 6–9: Flat, scenic stroll 🚶 Tower 14: Best panoramic views 🌄 Tower 15: Free graffiti wall 🎨 Towers 19–20: Highest point 🏔 Towers 23+: Closed to public 🚫 ⚠️ Plan your route before purchasing the Cable Car 🚡 OR Chairlift-Toboggan combo 🛷 ‼️(Different operators, NOT interchangeable!!) ‼️ - 🛷Chairlift-Toboggan combo goes to Tower 6 (near Zhengguan Terrace) 🚡 Cable car goes to Tower 14 (near Hero Slope) 🛷Chairlift + Toboggan Combo! (🔥MUST TRY!🔥) - Price: 140RMB/Round trip (trip.com, QR code entry) - Chairlift goes to Tower 6 (Zhengguan Terrace) - Toboggan Station (Between Tower 5 and 6): 5-minutes of thrill ride down the mountain with BEAUTIFUL VIEW! ⚠️ In a rush? Take the chairlift down (shorter wait) 🔥Our Itinerary🔥 ⚠️There were delays and long queues due to the Qingming Festival long weekend. On usual days, it’s less hectic. 🚶Route: Tower 6 → Tower 4 ⚠️This route has the best views! 🏔️But the climb can be steep if you’re afraid of heights. Totally worth it! ✨ 8:00 AM: Bus departs Beijing (Dengshi Kou Station) 10:00 AM: Arrive at Mutianyu Great Wall Gate 10:20 AM: Shuttle bus to main entrance 10:45 AM: Queue for chairlift →Tower 6 12:00 PM: Ride chairlift up 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Explore the Wall, hike, enjoy views! ✨ 1:30 PM: Queue for Toboggan 2:30 PM: Ride down! 🎢 2:40 PM: Reach the base 3:00 PM: Shuttle bus to gate 3:15 PM: Chill at Zanbus Lounge 4:00 PM: Depart for Beijing 7:30 PM: Arrive at Lama Temple Station (Yonghegong) ⚠️We missed the 3:00 PM bus to Beijing, so we took the next available one at 4:00 PM (no extra charge) #china #beijing #greatwallofchina #chinatrip #beijingtrip #travel #thingstodo #myitinerary #citydaytours

Visiting the Great Wall was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Beijing. We chose the Mutianyu section and went there with a private guide, who drove us in his comfortable, air-conditioned car — no transfers, no stress, just smooth travel 🚗💨 We arrived at the wall around 4 PM, and it turned out to be the perfect time. There were no lines at all — not at the entrance, not for the shuttle bus, not for the cable car. And once we got on the Wall itself, it was nearly empty. It felt like we had it all to ourselves 🧡 We had plenty of time (and space!) to take beautiful photos in the soft afternoon light 📸✨ Before the cable car, there’s a small tourist street with souvenir shops and snack places — even Pizza Hut and Burger King. The walk to the actual cable car station takes about 10–15 minutes and includes lots of stairs — so if you’re visiting with kids, don’t bring a stroller. Our guide had pre-booked the tickets and advised us to take the closed cable car, since rain was in the forecast. We went with it to be safe — but in the end, the weather was sunny and clear, and the open cable car would have been much more fun and scenic 🌄 Oh well — next time! The Wall itself is truly massive and majestic. In summer, everything is lush and green, and the mountain views are incredible. Despite the heat, a light breeze made it easier to walk and climb the steps. On the way back, we grabbed a quick bite at Burger King and headed back to Beijing — tired but very happy. ⸻ 💡 Tips: – Visit in the late afternoon for softer light and fewer people – Book tickets in advance, especially if going with a guide – The area has souvenir shops, snacks, drinks, and restrooms – If weather allows, choose the open cable car — it’s more scenic – There are lots of stairs — wear comfy shoes – Shuttle buses are air-conditioned and comfortable ⸻ #GreatWall #Mutianyu #BeijingTrip #ChinaTravel #SunsetOnTheWall #HiddenGem #PrivateTour #adventuremoments

#chinatravel The Mutianyu Great Wall lower station is your welcoming gateway to one of the best-preserved sections near Beijing. Adventurers can either choose to ride the chairlift towards the east route or cable car towards the west route. Nearby, a commercial street buzzes with cafes, souvenir shops, and local restaurants—perfect for grabbing coffee or a bite before or after your hike. There’s ample parking—both underground and above ground—with over 1,000 spots available. Take a picture towards the sample cable cars or grab a bite! #mutianyugreatwall

Pricing 140yuab ticket 45 yuan entry

This is a unique way to experience the Great Wall, taking the cable car up the mountain and then taking the slide down the mountain, which adds to the adventure of the visit. It is suitable for the whole family to visit here.

A fantastic day out visiting the Great Wall, a sight to behold and a must visit

As the saying goes, "He who has not been to the Great Wall is not a true man." The more famous ones in Beijing are Mutianyu and Badaling Great Wall. The main differences between the two are: ❇️Mutianyu: There are few people, mainly foreign tourists, the transportation is not very convenient, mainly chartered cars, there are also direct buses; ❇️Badaling: There are many people, mainly domestic tourists, convenient transportation, direct subway~ This time I chose Mutianyu, where you can choose to take the cable car 🚠 up and down, or the ropeway up and down 🛝. Both are 100 yuan/person for a one-way trip and 140 yuan/person for a round trip. We chose to take the cable car up and the slide down. This route is suitable for children, but buying two one-way tickets costs 200 yuan per person~ 🗓️Itinerary: First take the cable car to the No. 14 enemy tower. The scenery here is nice, and there is also a check-in point for "If you haven't been to the Great Wall, you are not a true man." I heard that the scenery is more beautiful if you go up, but the road is a bit steep. Go down from Enemy Tower No. 14, most of the road is downhill and relatively flat, all the way to Enemy Tower No. 6, where you can take the slide down the mountain! This journey takes more than an hour and is suitable for those who do not exercise often, the elderly and children. Drinks are sold along the way, so children will not feel tired! Tips🔔 ❣️Charge a car from the city to Mutianyu, 8 hours a day, about 600 yuan ❣️When chartering a car, ask clearly whether it is going to the ropeway or cable car station, otherwise you need to take a shuttle bus ❣️Depart at 7 o'clock and arrive at Mutianyu at around 9 o'clock. There are not many people at this time. ❣️There will be a queue after 10 o'clock, and more people in the afternoon ❣️There are two fast food restaurants and a small shop near the entrance #BeijingAttractions #MutianyuGreatWall #AprilGoodPlaces2025

Took the train from Shanghai to Beijing. Of course, I had to visit the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. There are so many tour companies available that offer different levels of freedom and guidance.

#TravelChina When talking about China 🇨🇳 The first thing that everyone thinks of is the Great Wall of China. Beijing is the capital of China, with many sections of the Great Wall. We can travel from Beijing to see the Great Wall of China in one day. It is another thing that should not be missed when coming to Beijing. The prominent sections in Beijing include Badaling Section (most people go there), Mutianyu Section (less people, quieter), and Simatai Section (still under-restored, difficult to walk). So we decided to go to Mutianyu Section. 📍Address: Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Huairou District, 70 kilometers from Beijing. 🚊 Transportation: There are actually several ways to get there, including buses, taxis, and buying a 1-day tour. We decided to buy a 1-day tour on Trip.com. There are many prices, depending on whether it includes entrance fees, cable car tickets, or food. Choose the package you are interested in and go to the meeting point. There will be a bus to pick you up and take you to the entrance. 💰Average price per person: Depends on the package you choose It may be from 1,500-2,000 baht ++ if including the entrance fee and cable car ticket. 🕰️bOpening hours: 07:30-18:00 🏖️Environment/Facilities: The Mutianyu Great Wall has mountains surrounding it. The view is very beautiful. There are not many people. We went in May. The mountains are green all over. The sunlight is quite strong. You should bring a hat or umbrella. After getting off the cable car, you can walk on the long wall. But it is quite steep and quite tiring. Here, you can take beautiful pictures and there are not many people. 💞Reason for recommendation: It is a relatively quiet section. There are not many people. The pictures come out beautiful. There is a cable car to ride up. And you can see the view while riding the cable car. 📝 Others: You must book tickets in advance before entering. You should not go on holidays because there will be a lot of people. You should go from morning to afternoon. There will be fewer people than in the evening.

#TravelChina #BeijingReview Mutianyu Great Wall 🚩 Finally got to step on the Great Wall of China. We chose to go to Mutianyu for the main reason : we like the 6th fortress on the East side. Looking at the picture, we had to come here. Another reason is that we wanted to sit on the cable car and dangle our legs and go back down with the Toboggan. It looked so much fun. We chose to travel with zanbus because the pick-up point was near the hotel we booked. It was very convenient to walk to the pick-up point. Before the travel date, the guide contacted us via wechat to confirm the pick-up point at Dengshikou Exit C. We chose the 08:00 round. On the day we went, it took only about an hour. Unfortunately, it was very dusty. When we were on the bus, the guide would recommend and ask which side we wanted to go to West or East or choose to go to West and go to East. The guide could arrange everything. The price would be different. Most people on the bus chose the West side, but we chose East. We would get a paper ticket to use to take the cable car. Coming in the morning, there was almost no need to wait in line for the bus and cable car. But this side is very steep. From the beginning, just walking to the tower is very tiring. On the way down, it was lucky. The queue was not long and we got to ride the slide down. I have to say that it was very fun. I highly recommend it. When we got down, we still had time to eat and walk around a bit. Then it was time to go back, around 2:30 PM. The car would drop us off at the Lama Temple, so we could walk around in this line. *I regret that there was a lot of dust when I came. **This set of photos was taken in early November 2024. #Mutianyu #MutianyuGreatWall #Review of the Great Wall of China #Mutianyu #Beijing

The Great Wall of China is one oh the thing you need to have on your bucketlist. The Great Wall of China was built over centuries by China’s emperors to protect their territory. The Great Wall consists of numerous walls built over some two millennia across northern China and southern Mongolia. This wall often traces the crestlines of hills and mountains as it snakes across the Chinese countryside. Although lengthy sections of the wall are now in ruins or have disappeared completely, it is still one of the more remarkable structures on Earth. The Great Wall was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987. You can visit part of the The Great Wall with a daytrip from Beijing. I recommand to visit the Mutianyu section. You can take a car or a bus to arrive there. It is 90kms away from Beijing. When you arrive, you can decide to take a cable car or a chair lift to reach the top, or just hiking there. When you’ve finished the visit, you can slide down with a Toboga, a very funny experience!! #discoverchina #historicallandmarks #localguides #beijing #greatwallofchina #thegreatwallofchina #mutianyu #china #chinatrip

The Great Wall of China is a must-visit destination at least once in a lifetime. We recommend the Mu Tian Yu section, which offers a one-day trip from Beijing. There are two ways to ascend this section of the Great Wall: 1. Toboggan - an open chairlift without glass, where the descent is similar to a slider with a lever. 2. Cable Car - an enclosed lift with glass, which we chose. The view is beautiful, and although the walking distance is longer, it is absolutely worth it.

#discoverchina #mutianyu #greatwall #toboggan #cablecar #beijingtrip Embarking on an 4 hour adventure at Mutianyu Great Wall is like stepping into the pages of history. Taking the cable car up provided breathtaking views of the sprawling landscapes, while walking from tower to tower brought an exhilarating sense of exploration. And then came the descent—the toboggan ride was pure, unforgettable fun! Walking along the Great Wall transported me to the past, sparking awe at the sheer magnitude of this ancient monument. How did humanity achieve the creation of something so vast and enduring? At tower 14, the steep stairs were a true test of courage and determination—crawling up felt like conquering a mountain! Mutianyu, a small yet remarkable fraction of the Great Wall, left me marveling at the rich history and ingenuity woven into its stones.

#TravelChina Mutianyu or Mutianyu is another checkpoint when visiting the Great Wall in Beijing. You can take the cable car but return by the slide! Or you can take the beautiful cable car and return beautifully. As for us, we choose not to choose. We don't choose until we have wounds 🤣🤣 But the pictures are very beautiful. We rented a car from the city for about 2 hours and arrived. We stopped to eat before climbing the Great Wall. Entrance fee 60 yuan Cable car + slide 140 yuan (must collect tickets throughout) At first, I thought there would be a lot of people, unexpectedly. Not so many that it was uncomfortable. But there were still people coming, especially many foreigners. So I got quite good pictures. The weather was also unexpected. I thought it would be cold, but it was very hot, much hotter than I thought 🤣🤣 But it was also very fun. I looked for a good place to take pictures, a nice view, and got the picture I wanted. On the way back, the queue for the slide was very fast. I expected it to be half an hour because they close the slide at 4 p.m. 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/2sH4EPFrHMKYehxV9 8:00 - 18:00 #Beijing #TheGreatWallofChina #Mutianyu #Beijing #慕田峪长城

#tripแจกโรงแรมฟรี On the 3rd day, my friends and I planned to go to the Great Wall of China. The checkpoint we went to was 📍MUTIANYU. You have to take a cable car up to this checkpoint. Or if you want to feel like walking, there is a walkway up. We chose to book with Trip for a complete package. 08:30 Meet up with the tour at Xuanwumen Train Station (if the meeting time is different, the station will be different). It took about 1:30 hours to get to Mutianyu. When we were about to arrive, the guide asked us if we wanted to buy the cable car on the East side. This side is the cable car that lets you hang your legs up. On the way down, you can choose to take the cable car as usual or slide down (our booking included everything on the Cable car on the West side). We chose to buy the additional package because it was the highlight. At a little after 11:00, we got on the cable car. It was amazing. We made the right decision to buy the additional package. At 12:30, we got off the East side and chose to slide down. It was so much fun!!! Don't miss it. But there might be some obstacles along the way. The board wasn't smooth, so you had to pull it yourself. 😂😂😂 When we got down, we walked to the Cable car on the West side. This side has a beautiful view. If you come, I recommend going to both sides. We have posted pictures of the view on which side has a good view. At 15:30, the wheels will turn. The bus will return us to the city. They will drop us off at the Bird's Nest field. Walk around and have fun. When we went, the weather was cold. Walk to the train station for about 1 km and then continue to find something to eat. 📍: Sanlitun is a luxury shopping area. This area is very fashionable. There will be photographers following us to take pictures. I think they will post them on 小红书 or something like that. It feels like taking pictures of people who dress well. There are a lot of teenagers. That's all for day 3. Just travel lightly. 😂😂 Where to go on day 4? Follow the next post. 🍁 💰Price: Bus + Shuttle bus + Cable car West side about 1,1XX baht. Book through Trip. Another cable car hanging legs 140 yuan. Buy more than what you booked. #TravelChina #Beijing #TravelBeijing #TheGreatWall #beijing #china #TravelChina #thegreatwall

One day trip to the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu Pass This trip starts comfortably by purchasing a half-day tour of the Great Wall of China, which includes transportation costs from Beijing to Mutianyu Pass, as well as admission tickets to the Great Wall of China. In addition, if anyone is interested in buying a cable car ticket, they can also buy it through the tour. #Traveling in China #The Great Wall of China

Use the service to go to the Great Wall of China Mutianyu with busDa Very convenient. Recommend!!!

A very impressive tourist attraction The place is amazing. We just saw it with our own eyes. The nature is beautiful. The transportation from Beijing city is very convenient. We used MUBUS, which is very well-equipped. Next time if we have a chance to visit this city again, we will come to visit. Worthy of nature ranked 5A Worthy of nature ranked 5A Worthy of nature ranked 5A

#tripแจกที่พักฟรี Start at B1 exit, Dongzhimen Metro station with breakfast in food center by your own budget. MuBus tour company, convenient and be pleasant by using passport as the electronic ticket to go in every gate and 2 side poster to be your trekking guideline. Leave luggage at MuBus restaurant before exploring 5hour east-west mutianyu great wall.(180 yuan including all) 1. Get on Shuttle bus from Tourist center to near great wall. (20min) 2. Climbing up to great wall or 3. Walk 5min to use cable car to reach it and get down by roller-coaster (+140 yuan). Each brick bind together with some new glue.