Mutianyu Great Wall Tickets: Cable Car & Toboggan Options

Four Ways to Climb the Mutianyu Great Wall Without the Ticket Line

You pre-book one of four Mutianyu Great Wall packages online and skip the entry queue by showing your QR code at the gate. Choose between cable car rides, chairlift-toboggan combinations, or a hike between towers, with round-trip shuttle bus included. You arrange your own transportation to the site, but once you arrive, entry and movement within the wall are handled.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Mutianyu Great Wall with ticket

• Pre-book Mutianyu Great Wall tickets
• Arrive at Mutianyu Great Wall
• Show passport or QR code for entry
• Take round-trip scenic shuttle bus
• Choose transport option: cable car or chairlift
• Hike along Great Wall from Tower 14 to Tower 6
• Descend by toboggan or chairlift

The experience

The thing about showing up to Mutianyu without a pre-booked ticket is that you'll spend the first hour in the entry queue instead of on the wall. Pre-booking solves that. You arrive with a QR code on your phone or your passport, walk straight through, and start climbing while the crowds are still waiting. The site fills up fast, especially on weekends, so locking in your ticket ahead means you're not gambling on availability or wasting daylight on logistics.

The four packages let you pick how you want to move through the wall. The basic option gets you in with the round-trip shuttle bus that runs between the parking area and the entrance. If you want to ride up, the enclosed cable car takes you directly to Tower 14. It's the gentler option, and the views from inside the cabin are worth the ride alone. The chairlift-toboggan package gives you more control: you ride the open chairlift uphill to Tower 6, then choose your descent. Either the chairlift back down or the toboggan slide, which is faster and more of a rush if you're into that. The fourth package combines them: cable car up to Tower 14, a hike along the wall between Tower 14 and Tower 6 (the section most people actually want to walk), and then the toboggan for the descent. That one's the most popular because it hits all three experiences in one visit.

The shuttle bus is included in every package and runs continuously between the parking lot and the entrance, so you're not waiting around or paying extra for transport once you're at the site. What you do need to arrange is getting to Mutianyu itself. The wall is about 90 minutes north of Beijing, so you'll need your own car, a taxi, or a separate transfer service to get there. Once you're at the parking area with your QR code ready, the rest is straightforward.

What’s included

• Your package includes Mutianyu Great Wall entrance ticket.
• round-trip scenic shuttle bus between parking area and entrance.
• and your choice of cable car round-trip, chairlift with flexible descent options, or cable car plus wall hike plus toboggan descent, depending on which package you select.

Options for this experience

4 options

Entrance Ticket08:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00Includes the entrance ticket and a round-trip shuttle bus within the scenic area between the entrance and the Wall. Present your passport.

Entrance and round-trip cable car.08:30, 09:30, 12:00 and 14:00Includes the entrance ticket and the round-trip inner scenic shuttle bus. Round-trip enclosed cable car. Just show your passport.

Entrance + Chairlift/Toboggan08:30, 09:30, 12:00 and 14:00Includes the entrance ticket and the in-park shuttle bus. Ride the chairlift up, then pick the chairlift or toboggan for the way down. Present your passport and the QR code sent by email.

Ticket + Cable Car + Toboggan08:30, 09:30, 12:00 and 14:00Includes the ticket and the in-park shuttle bus. Take the cable car up to Tower 14, hike to Tower 6, then come down by toboggan or chairlift.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Discover Beijing Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to skip the on-site ticketing queue and have flexibility in how you experience the wall. The pre-booked QR code is what keeps you moving straight through entry instead of waiting, and the four package options mean you're not locked into one way of climbing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): free.

Do I need to print my ticket or can I use my phone?

You can show your QR code on your phone at entry, or print your ticket if you prefer. Either works.

What's the difference between the cable car and the chairlift?

The cable car is enclosed and goes to Tower 14. The chairlift is open-air and goes to Tower 6. The cable car is a smoother ride. The chairlift gives you more exposure to the views.

Can I do the toboggan if I'm not very fit?

The toboggan is a downhill slide that requires basic mobility to sit and steer, but no climbing or hiking. It's designed for general use.

Is the shuttle bus included in all packages?

Yes, round-trip shuttle bus between the parking area and the entrance is included in every package option.

How long does a typical visit take?

Most visitors spend 3 to 4 hours on the wall, depending on which package you choose and how much you want to walk.

Do I need to arrange transportation to Mutianyu?

Yes, you'll need to arrange your own transport from Beijing or your hotel to the Mutianyu parking area. The shuttle bus only runs within the site itself.

What if I want to hike the entire wall?

Package 4 includes a hike between Tower 14 and Tower 6 along the wall, plus cable car up and toboggan down. That's the hiking-focused option.