Mutianyu Great Wall, Xiaokangying: 4 places to see
This 74-minute route through Mutianyu in Huairou District, Beijing covers four key stops: the Cable Car Entrance, Great Wall Toboggan Ride, Mutianyu Section Identification, and Great Wall East Side Ramparts. Visitors can experience both the cable car ascent and the famous toboggan descent while exploring restored sections of the Great Wall.
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- Places
- Start
- Cable Car Entrance
- End
- Great Wall East Side Ramparts
- Stops
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Stops on this route
- Cable Car Entrance — Main entrance with security checks and open-air chairlift departure point.
- Great Wall Toboggan Ride — Famous toboggan slide (also called slideway or Tbagan) descending from the mountain to the valley below; noted as one of the longest in Asia.
- Mutianyu Section Identification — Eastern segment of the Great Wall featuring well-preserved Ming Dynasty fortifications with cable cars and toboggan descent options for visitors.
- Great Wall East Side Ramparts — Historic stone ramparts and beautifully preserved ancient watchtowers on the East Side of Mutianyu.
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Toboggan slide operates 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in summer, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in winter. Service may be limited to 1 hour during holidays.
- Save money
- Toboggan slide ticket costs 100 yuan (approximately $15 USD). Purchase tickets on the bus before arrival or at the ticket booth on-site.
- Timing
- Expect long wait times for the toboggan slide; video shows 25-minute waits and reports of 1-hour waits during busy periods.
- Avoid
- Toboggan slide does not operate during rain. Plan accordingly or check weather conditions before visiting.
- Tip
- Children under 10 years old must ride the double toboggan with an adult supervising. Children must sit in front while adult controls the brake handle.
- Avoid
- Do not wear glasses or sunglasses while riding the toboggan. Remove them before boarding. Do not carry loose items on the slide.
- Tip
- Toboggan operation: push the brake handle forward to speed up, pull back to slow down or brake. Lean your body toward the direction of turns to avoid tipping.
- Avoid
- Passengers with high blood pressure, heart disease, epilepsy, mental disorders, pregnancy, or those over 60 years old are not permitted to ride the toboggan.
- Transport
- Access the Mutianyu East Side via open-air chairlift from the cable car entrance. Show QR code or passport at security for access.
- Tip
- Toboggan sleds are brought back to the top via cable car simultaneously with rider descent. Only one person permitted per toboggan.
- Avoid
- Be aware of insects at the Great Wall that may bite. Bring insect protection if visiting during bug season.
- Timing
- Visit the less crowded East Side ramparts and watchtowers to avoid the long toboggan slide lines; fewer people access this section.
Video on this route
Exploring the Great Wall of China | Mutianyu East Side & Toboggan Ride