Tours/Beijing/Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour
Viator · Private tour

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour

4.9(25)Beijing1 hour
VIATOR4.7(6)TRIPADVISOR5.0(19)

Description

Mutianyu Great Wall Tour (cable car up and down or chairlift up and down or toboggan slide down) Getting to the Mutianyu Great Wall by public transport can be complicated with metro and bus transfers, and bus tours are often rushed. Enjoy a stress‑free, mini group door‑to‑door tour designed for comfort and families. Take the lift up to the Mutianyu Great Wall Hike and take photos with yourexpert guide Ride the fun toboggan down Learn the history of this world‑famous landmark Enjoy smooth round‑trip transfers from your hotel

Tour Options

Private all-inclusive tour
  • Guide+Driver+Lunch: Pickup and drop off at downtown hotel. Entrance ticket, lunch, cable car or Toboggan ticket, guide included and lunch. Pickup included
Driver car+tickets
  • Self-guided tour no lunch: Pickup and drop off from downtown hotel. Including tickets, round trip cable car tickets or Toboggan tickets & no lunch. Pickup included
Small Group Tour
  • Small Group Tour no lunch: Approximately 12 people. Includes Great Wall Ticket, Round-trip cable car/Chairlift up Toboggan Down ticket, Guide, Driver. Note: Toboggan not available for over 60's. About cable way, there are two independent companies you can choose one OR the other. Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included180 min

Your guide will hold a sign with your name to welcome you at your hotel in the city center. You will then be transferred directly by private driver to the famous Mutianyu Great Wall with a VIP pass. Mutianyu Great Wall is located a short distance outside Beijing, approximately 1.5–2 hours by car. This section is less crowded and more scenic, with around 96% of the area covered by lush trees and greenery. As one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Wall offers wonderful hiking opportunities. If you prefer not to hike the entire route, you can take the cable car up, and return via cable car or chairlift up and down or toboggan down. Afterward, you will enjoy a delicious meal at a restaurant with wonderful views of the Great Wall. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Highlights

Private driver
Toll, Gasoline and parking fees
Entrance ticket
Cable car up to tower 14 and cable car down or Chairlift up to Tower 6 and Toboggan Down
Transport by private vehicle

What's included

Included
Private driver
Toll, Gasoline and parking fees
Entrance ticket
Cable car up to tower 14 and cable car down or Chairlift up to Tower 6 and Toboggan Down
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Gratuities
Tour guide(only available for all-inclusive option)
Local authentic food lunch or dinner(only available for VIP tour package)

Pickup Locations & Times

You will be picked up at downtown hotel, please bring your passport for the tour.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • If you wish to be drop-off at your hotel in Beijing, please make your request in the "Special requirement" field upon booking.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Reviews(25)

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Robyn_D
June 22, 2026
Would highly recommend ! Driver was brilliant

This trip was amazing ! The tour guide picked us up from the hotel! Took us upto The Great Wall ! All tickets where included in the price !he walked us through right upto the cable cart lift. We went up on the cable carts and then walked about for half an hour. Then got the toboggan back down the mountain! Honestly 10 outta 10 we had such an amazing day. The driver had water for us getting into the vehicle and getting back to it after our tour! Very polite and kind even through google translate.

Operator response

Dear Guest Thank you so much for your perfect 10/10 review! We’re thrilled you loved the full experience including hotel pickup, all-inclusive tickets, cable car and fun toboggan ride down the Great Wall. It’s lovely to know our thoughtful driver prepared water for you and treated you politely despite the language barrier. We will share your wonderful feedback with our guide and driver! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team

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lokeshg281
April 10, 2026
A* tour from Lucy and Lily's tour

We had an excellent time on this tour. We were forunate enough to experience both good weather and short queues on the day, with the toboggan ride being a highlight. The smaller group size works well as it felt intimate and there was plenty of time to ask any questions to our guide Lucy, who was equally as great and provided lots of information during the bus ride to the wall. Organisational wise, this tour removes the hassle of having to buy everything independently whilst also learning some facts about both Beijing and the Great Wall.

Operator response

Dear Guest Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a lovely review!We’re thrilled to hear you had an excellent tour with good weather, short queues and enjoyed the toboggan ride.It’s wonderful that the small group size allowed for a more personal experience and plenty of time with Lucy, who always shares great insights during the trip.We’re glad we could take the hassle out of your Great Wall adventure and hope to welcome you back to Beijing soon! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team

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nevzatt2014
March 26, 2026
Amazing trip to Great Wall

We have an amazing trip to the Great Wall today. Our private guide Sunny was so nice and it was pleasure to meet and talk to her. She became one of my favourite person in Beijing. Also our driver Lee was so kind. We thank them so much for this unforgettable experience.

Operator response

Dear Guest We have an amazing trip to the Great Wall today. Our private guide Sunny was so nice and it was pleasure to meet and talk to her. She became one of my favourite person in Beijing. Also our driver Lee was so kind. We thank them so much for this unforgettable experience. Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team

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dill_9
March 6, 2026
Linda is the Best tour guide

We had a great day with our nice tour guide Linda,She contact us one day earlier to double check hotel and departure time,that is wonderful,she comes to our hotel in time and we start our tour,in the car she shares many information about Great Wall of China,that’s really helpful to us,We learned A BEAUTIFUL but VERY SAD love story when built the Wall,so we knew how hard to build it,On the Wall,it is slippery,Be Careful please,we love our tour and will recommend LINDA to be your guide,thanks!!

Operator response

Dear Dill, Thank you ever so much for your heartfelt and detailed review! We’re absolutely delighted you had such a wonderful day at Mutianyu Great Wall with Linda. It’s wonderful to hear she contacted you in advance to confirm everything, arrived on time, and shared such fascinating and moving stories about the Great Wall—making your tour so meaningful and memorable. We really appreciate you taking the time to mention the slippery conditions too; safety is always our top priority. We will pass all your lovely compliments straight to Linda—she will be so happy to know you loved her tour. Thank you for recommending her and our tour—we truly appreciate it, and we hope to welcome you back to Beijing again soon! Regards Lily's Tours Beijing Team

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carlysV5000XS
January 9, 2026
Long layover Great Wall tour

We had a wonderful tour experience with Lucy and Mr Wong! Lucy was very patient waiting for us as we were delayed through immigration when we landed. She was very knowledgeable and friendly and easy to communicate with. And as we were delayed she was very good at improvising and adjusting the schedule to make the most of our time. The great wall was incredible and not busy at all. She arranged for us to go to a local authentic local restaurant afterwards and the food was delicious! Thanks Lucy and Mr Wong for a very memorable day! And thanks for your patience especially with my two very excited (and tired!) little children!! 😀

Operator response

Dear Guest Wow, this heartfelt review absolutely made our day! We can’t thank you enough for sharing such a lovely experience with Lucy and Mr. Wong. It means so much to us that Lucy stayed so patient during your immigration delay, and skillfully improvised the itinerary to ensure you still had an amazing time. We’re thrilled the Great Wall was quiet and spectacular, and that the local restaurant treat turned out to be such a hit. We especially appreciate your kind words about Lucy taking good care of your excited and tired little ones—she’s always so caring with families. We’ll make sure Lucy and Mr. Wong hear every bit of your lovely feedback, and we hope you’ll come back to explore more with us soon! The best Regards Annie

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jeans408
January 9, 2026
Excellent!

We were on a layover at Beijing Airport and I went on this tour with my husband,daughter and 2 grandchildren. Lucy and her driver Mr Wong were waiting for us.Our flight was delayed and we also took some time negotiating immigration etc.However,Lucy was very patient and accommodated us on an improvised schedule.Her driver also managed to arrange for us to be driven on a part of the road to The Wall instead of waiting on the shuttle bus giving us more time. Lucy was very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the history of The Great Wall. We enjoyed the cable car and then our time on the Wall itself which was amazing. Afterwards Lucy took us to a local restaurant where we enjoyed wonderfully delicious food.We hope to visit Beijing again and take part in this tour again and also would recommend it to anyone.Thanks once again Lucy and Mr Wong!

Operator response

Dear Guest Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review! We’re so happy Lucy and Mr. Wong could make your short layover tour unforgettable, even with the flight delay and long immigration process. It’s great to hear they stayed patient, adjusted the schedule smoothly, and helped you save time by skipping the shuttle bus to the Great Wall. We’re thrilled you loved the cable car ride, your time on the Wall, and the delicious local meal afterward. We’ll definitely pass all your kind words to Lucy and Mr. Wong, and we really hope to welcome you and your family back to Beijing soon! The best Regards Annie

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Adventure742802
April 7, 2025
Great day out !

Great day out. Really enjoyed seeing one of the great wonders ! Wendy was a lovely tour guide and gave us lots of information on our drive to the wall, both about the wall and Chinese phrases/ culture in general. We took the open cable car up and Wendy queued for us in the toboggan slide queue while we hiked the wall to save us time for the way back down which I highly recommend. The toboggan slide was loads of fun and def the best way to go down. We ended the day trying different teas in the tea house at the bottom of the wall which was both tasty and informative 😀 Wendy even helped us book our tickets for the forbidden city the next day which was really helpful. Five star experience

Operator response

Dear Guest Thank you so much for your wonderful five-star review!We’re so glad you had a great day visiting the Great Wall and enjoyed this amazing wonder with Wendy—she’s such a lovely and thoughtful guide. We really appreciate you mentioning how she shared interesting facts about the wall, Chinese phrases, and culture during the drive, saved you time by queuing for the toboggan while you hiked, and helped you book Forbidden City tickets for the next day. It’s fantastic you loved the toboggan ride and the tea tasting experience! We’ll pass all your kind compliments to Wendy—she’ll be absolutely delighted!Thank you for sharing such a fantastic experience 😊 Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team

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608alexandrep
April 4, 2025
Fantastic 1/2 day tour thanks to Lucy.

Fantastic customised 1/2 day trip, thanks to Lucy, our English speaking guide. First we were picked up near the Forbidden City in a brand new and very comfortable family van (equipped with sweets and new water bottles at every stage of the day), then stopped for lunch at a buffet restaurant closer to the Great Wall, and at the end of the day, we were escorted back and dropped off at our hotel. Lucy is very passionate and knowledgeable, and during our journey to the Great Wall, she went into a lot of details about the country history and facts related to China’s history and the Great Wall’s construction and facts. We also discussed other areas to visit in China for a future trip. This was a gloriously sunny Spring day to take the cable lift up to the Great Wall and wander around this very impressive section of the wall (MuTianYu section), to then take the toboggan back to the shuttle area. As a note the toboggan is a must-do, not an option to overlook. Despite being a holiday in China and the unusually busy day on roads and queuing to get to the wall, the extra wait was worth every minute of fun we had on that day and we enjoyed this 1/2 day tour immensely. Obviously none of this would have been possible without both our driver and our guide (Lucy), who were both very patient and efficient. Thanks to Lucy, I can safely say that we were convinced we should come back and enjoy more of this delightful country sooner than later. Thank you again Lucy.

Operator response

Dear Guest Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful and detailed review! We’re absolutely thrilled you had such a fantastic customized half-day tour with Lucy and our team. We’re so glad you enjoyed the brand-new, comfortable van with refreshments, the delicious lunch, smooth pickup and drop-off, and the unforgettable experience at Mutianyu Great Wall—especially the fun toboggan ride! Lucy’s deep passion, extensive knowledge of Chinese history and the Great Wall, and her thoughtful suggestions for future trips are exactly what make her such an outstanding guide. We also greatly appreciate your kind words about our patient and efficient driver. Even with the busy holiday crowds, we’re so happy we could make your day smooth, joyful, and truly memorable. It means the world to us that this tour has made you eager to come back and explore more of China soon! We’ll pass all your heartfelt gratitude and wonderful praise straight to Lucy and the driver—they’ll be absolutely delighted and deeply touched. Thank you once again for choosing us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back on your next adventure! 😊 Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team

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Ayu R
March 31, 2025
Amazing Experience at Mutianyu Great Wall!

I visited the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall with my work team, and we had an incredible experience! The views were absolutely breathtaking—endless rolling mountains, ancient watchtowers, and the Wall winding through the landscape like a scene from a postcard. Wendy was an amazing guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the history and culture of China. She explained everything in such an engaging way, making our visit even more memorable.

Operator response

Dear Ayu, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear you and your team had such an amazing experience at the Mutianyu Great Wall. It means the world to us that you loved the breathtaking views and that Wendy’s knowledge, friendliness, and passion made your tour so memorable. We greatly appreciate your kind feedback and recommendation, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to Beijing again soon! Regards Tony

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N9006CUchristinas
March 31, 2025
Views from the Great Wall of China

Ms. Wendy and Ms. Nancy were so helpful in coordinating an amazing tour and experience during our time in Beijing. We would definitely recommend them 10 out of 10 for an unforgettable experience. We were impressed with the professionalism and customer service provided throughout our tour. We felt that they even went above and beyond our expectations. We were able to take a cable car up to the Great Wall and take in amazing views while looking around before trying a toboggan ride back down. Wr were also given a great recommendation to try a tasty and affordable lunch at a Chinese buffet restaurant. We are so thankful to have had this tour with them!

Operator response

Dear Guest Thank you so much for your wonderful review!We’re absolutely thrilled to hear you had such an amazing time in Beijing with Ms. Wendy and Ms. Nancy. It makes us so happy that they took great care of you and went above and beyond to make your Great Wall experience unforgettable.We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team

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