Mutianyu Great Wall / 慕田峪长城

Mutianyu is renowned for its beautiful mountain scenery, dense forests, and relatively lower visitor numbers compared with Badaling. Around 90% of the surrounding area is forested, making it one of the most scenic sections of the Great Wall.

Mutianyu Great Wall	/ 慕田峪长城

Category

Historical, Nature

Why Visit

  • Less crowded than Badaling
  • Features cable cars, chairlift, and the famous alpine toboggan ride
  • Excellent mountain views throughout the year

Suggested Duration

4–5 hours

Best Visiting Time

07:30–10:00 or after 16:00 to avoid scrum or after 18:30 to see the night show

Suitable For

  • First-time visitors
  • Hiking enthusiasts
  • History lovers
  • Nature lovers

Tips

  • Take the cable car or chairlift up and ride the toboggan down for a unique experience
  • Watchtower 20–23 offers some of the best panoramic views
  • Wear non-slip walking shoes

Admission Type

Paid Ticket

Reservation Required

No

Reservation Max.

Booking is recommended, particularly during Chinese holidays.

Opening Hours

7:30–18:00 (Last entry is at 17:00)
17:30–20:30 (special for Night Mutianyu Great Wall Show)

Address (English & Chinese)

Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing
北京市怀柔区渤海镇慕田峪村(5A级景区)

Note

Ticket price:

  • 40 元 for entrance fee
  • 15 元 for shuttle bus ticket up/down the mountain
  • 100 元 for one-way cable car/slide car
  • 140 元 for round-trip cable car/slide car.

For "Night Mutianyu Great Wall Show", ticket need to be purchase in advance (The price is 230 元).

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