Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Chairlift Up & Down or Toboggan Down
Description
Explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World on this unforgettable full-day group tour from Beijing. With a flexible duration of 6–9 hours, you’ll have plenty of time to fully enjoy the Great Wall at a relaxed pace. Your professional guide and driver will pick you up in the morning, and you’ll take a scenic journey to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Take in breathtaking views, explore this well-preserved section of the wall, and make the most of your time on this iconic landmark. .
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hotel pick-up at your downtown hotel lobby. We will then drive directly to the Mutianyu Great Wall, famous for its stunning natural scenery—lush forests and vibrant landscapes that transform beautifully with each season. Located in Huairou District, northeast of Beijing, this section is approximately 75 kilometers from the city center. As one of the best‑preserved and most picturesque sections of the Great Wall, Mutianyu historically served as a vital northern defensive barrier protecting the capital. You may take the cable car up to the wall. You can choose to hike along the wall to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, or take the cable car down or Chairlift up and toboggan ride for a fun and memorable descent. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This tour only provides hotel pick-up and drop-off services in the downtown city. This service does not apply to the "Meet at Regent Hotel and "Meet at Kempinski Hotel" option. If your hotel is not listed, please specify it in special requirements.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Toboggan unavailable for guests over 60, pregnant women and children under 3, as well as in bad weather or long queues. Round-trip chairlift/cable car available instead.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This experience is weather-dependent. If canceled due to severe weather conditions, you may choose an alternative travel date or tour, or receive a full refund.
- Please book carefully if you have a train, flight or other arrangements in the evening. The tour may be delayed due to various reasons.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Reviews(874)
Really well organised. Lucy speaks eloquently and in a warm friendly conversational way. I learnt so much today and felt completely at ease with the timings and expectations for the day. Great transport (with water) and good communication from start to finish. Excellent!
Overall experience really good! very wonderful guide and patient.
Dear Guest Thank you for your positive review! We’re glad you enjoyed the whole tour and appreciated our patient, excellent guide. We’ll pass your kind praise to the guide and look forward to welcoming you back to Beijing again! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
Amazing time. Wendy was the best tour guide - very communicative, friendly, & knowledgeable. She made seeing the Great Wall an even more fantastic experience. We also got to try handmade Chinese tea tastings, which were so delicious. Highly recommend this tour!
Dear Guest Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you had an incredible day with Wendy. She is great at communicating, warm-hearted and full of profound local history knowledge, which made your visit to the Great Wall far more wonderful. We’re also glad you enjoyed the tasty handmade Chinese tea tasting experience. We will pass all your high praise to Wendy right away. We highly recommend our tours and hope to welcome you back to Beijing soon! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
That was very nice, but the weather was hot
Dear Guest Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you overall enjoyed the tour, and we totally understand how uncomfortable the hot weather can be during sightseeing. Our guides always try their best to arrange shaded walking routes and keep cool water ready for guests to ease the heat. We hope we can welcome you back on a cooler day for another great trip! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
Excellent experience. Very happy with the guide. Clearly understood her speaking, Wendy even helped me with my changed passport number to get me inside without slowing anyone down. The driver was great too, very smooth and safe drive, the vehicle is well kept, clean and comfortable for 1 hour drive. Very happy with this tour’s services
Dear Guest Thank you so much for your positive review! We’re delighted you had an excellent smooth tour with Wendy. She speaks clear fluent English and thoughtfully helped sort out your updated passport number in advance, saving your time and avoiding delays for the whole group. Our driver also provided steady, safe rides in a well-maintained, tidy vehicle for your one-hour journey. We will share all your kind compliments with Wendy and the driver right away. We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful sightseeing trip in Beijing soon! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
Wendy - was a great day out. We were running late to pick up but was very accommodating. Very knowledgeable guide, lots of interesting facts and information about the wall. Added bonus of tea tasting and great restaurant at the end. Would recommend.
Dear Guest Thank you for your nice review! We’re glad you had a wonderful day trip with Wendy. You were late for pickup, yet she was flexible and understanding. She shared plenty of interesting facts and background stories about the Great Wall. It’s lovely that you also loved the included tea tasting and tasty restaurant meal at the end of the tour. We’ll pass all your kind feedback to Wendy and hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
This was a wonderful tour…. Rita was such a lovely guide! I can’t recommend her enough. Great sense of humour too.
Dear Guest Thank you for your sweet review! We’re overjoyed to hear you had a fantastic tour with Rita. She is a warm, lovely guide with a great sense of humour that made your whole day full of fun. We will share all your high praise with Rita right away. Hope to welcome you back to Beijing and travel with her again someday! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
Fantastic trip. Everything went smoothly from pick up to drop off. The guide Maggie was excellent. Shenwas vey informative and helpful through the trip. A highly recommendable trip.
Dear Guest Thank you for your great review! We’re thrilled everything went seamlessly from pickup to drop-off. Maggie was incredibly informative and helpful throughout your whole journey. We’ll pass your high praise to Maggie immediately and hope to welcome you back to Beijing soon! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
We had a great day with Nancy, our guide, and Mr. Sun, the driver. Nancy is knowledgeable, friendly, and helped us take some nice family pictures at the wall which we will cherish for years to come. Thank you for a memorable day.
Dear Guest Thank you for your lovely review! We’re glad you spent a wonderful day with guide Nancy and driver Mr. Sun. Nancy is knowledgeable and warm, and we’re happy she helped capture precious family photos on the Great Wall for you to keep forever. We’ll share your kind words with Nancy and Mr. Sun. Hope to welcome your family back to Beijing again! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
I believe this is the best tour to visit the Great Wall of China; Meggy, our guide, was truly fantastic, knowledgeable, and patient, highly recommended!!
Dear Guest Thank you for your lovely Italian review! We’re glad you enjoyed the Great Wall tour with Meggy. She is well-prepared and patient with every guest. We will pass your warm compliments to Meggy and hope you can visit Beijing again someday! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
