Mutianyu Great Wall Toboggan - The Most Exciting Way to Travel the Great Wall
The Mutianyu Great Wall, located in the picturesque and forested countryside, is one of the most renowned sections of the Great Wall of China. Unlike the popular Badaling Great Wall, Mutianyu is less crowded, offering a more serene and intimate experience. Visiting Mutianyu Great Wall provides a chance to marvel at this majestic architectural wonder while enjoying the stunning natural scenery. For those seeking a bit of adventure, a thrilling toboggan ride down the Great Wall is a perfect choice. After an unforgettable hike, descending via the toboggan not only conserves energy but also adds an exhilarating twist to your visit.
The speed slide, commonly known as the toboggan, takes you from the No. 6 Watchtower to the base of the Mutianyu Great Wall. More than just a mode of transportation, it’s considered a modern sport and a fun recreational activity. Utilizing the principle of gravitational acceleration, the toboggan, equipped with pulleys and tramcars, swiftly carries you downhill. Riders can control their speed using a handle, making it a popular choice among travelers, especially younger visitors.
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Mutianyu Cable Car & Toboggan Map (click to enlarge)
Facts of Mutianyu Great Wall Toboggan
Route: No.6 Watchtower to the foot of Mutianyu Great Wall
Cableway Length: 1,580 meters (5,184 feet)
Riding Time: About 5 ~ 10 minutes (depending on your speed)
Maximum Capacity: : One adult and one child at most
Operating Hours: 08:00 ~ 18:00 in summer and 08:30~ 16:40 in winter
One-way Tickets: CNY 100
Round Way Ticket (includes chairlift up): CNY 140
Our Guest from New Zealand Taking Mutianyu Toboggan (Jul. 2021)
How to Drive Mutianyu Great Wall Toboggan
To ride the Mutianyu Great Wall toboggan, first sit securely on the toboggan and place your legs on either side of the handle. Firmly hold the handle before starting your descent. You can control your speed by pushing the handle forward to accelerate and pulling it back to brake. Always maintain a safe distance of at least 35 meters from the passenger ahead to prevent collisions. When navigating turns, lean slightly toward the center to keep your balance. Following these steps ensures a thrilling and safe ride down the Great Wall.
Tips for Mutianyu Toboggan
1. The enclosed cable car and toboggan are not operated by the same company, so if you ascend Mutianyu Great Wall with an enclosed cable car and descend by toboggan, you need to buy two one-way tickets at CNY 200 totally. If you get up by chair kift and get down by toboggan, you just need a round-way ticket which cost CNY 120.
2. A kid under the age of 10 has to be accompanied by a parent and the double toboggan is available for one kid and one adult; people older than 60, pregnants, patients with some special disasters (like high blood pressure, heart disease, lumbar spondylosis, etc.) are not permitted to ride a toboggan.
3. In the rainy or snowy days, the speed slide will be closed. If it rains on your ridding, please stop moving and evacuate under the guidance of the staff.
4. For your safety, it's not permitted to stop, take photos, use cellphones and drop off the toboggan for nothing.
5. Since the toboggan is less chosen by travelers than cable cars, you don't need to queue usually. But in the peak season, especially Chinese holidays like May Day, Qingming Festival and National Day, you may need to queue for 1 hour ore more.
How to Plan a Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Toboggan Experience
Hike or take a cable car to Mutianyu Great Wall: If you want a full hiking journey, you can hike from the North Entrance to No.8 Watchtower or No.10 Watchtower via North Passage directly, or from South Entrance to No.8 Watchtower or No.6 Watchtower via South Passage. Usually, the hiking takes about 40 ~ 60 minutes. Cable car is a great substitute to take you the great wall if you want to spend more time hiking on the wall. Enclosed cable car and uncovered chairlift are both available. Read more about Mutianyu Great Wall Cable Cars>
Ride a Toboggan to the Foot of Mutianyu Great Wall: After the hiking and sightseeing experience on Mutianyu Great Wall, it's time to leave. You need to turn back to No.6 Watchtower and take a toboggan down to the bottom.
Travel Mutianyu Great Wall with Other Attractions: If your time permits, you can visit Sacred Way, a 7-km-long road leading to the Imperial Tombs of 13 emperors of Ming Dynasty. On your driving back to Beijing city, you are also suggested to take a stop for a view of the world-know architecture of Bird's Nest and Water Cube.
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The official WeChat account of the Mutianyu Great Wall sells tickets for the enclosed cable car. In addition, ticket agencies such as Ctrip and Meituan offer tickets for both the enclosed cable car and the toboggan ride.
You can also purchase tickets for the enclosed cable car and toboggan on-site at the tourist center of the Mutianyu Great Wall.
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