Great Wall of China

Bruno S

Nov 2026

We went in November on a weekday. We hired a car to and from the Wall. It was busy but easy to get tickets on the automated vending machines. Entrance plus bus plus cable car (a must) will cost you 180RMB. It’s a steep walk to the cable car. The ride is smooth and fast 5-7 minutes. The wall itself is very crowded. This is Mutianyu, supposed to be less crowded of the two. You need to be well abled to walk because steep stairs. A good stamina is needed. Nothing for small children or for people who have even basic mobility issues. Stay away and watch it on TV. I can’t imagine doing this on a rainy day. So stay away on a rainy day. The view is amazing and being on that wall is a fantastic feeling.

Richie Bird

Oct 2026

This is a must see attraction in Beijing. I would recommend to gain some knowledge of the Great Wall history so that you will feel more connected when you are on the site. Hiking in some areas can be challenging with stiff stairs. I first took a shuttle bus to the cable station. After about 5 minutes of walk, I reach the station and later took two way cable cars up and down. Other than that, I walked and hiked between of its towers. It was an awesome experience. There are some restaurants and food stores upon the area of arrival but the cost are significantly higher than the cost of the same food you buy in the city. Tickets are needed to buy in advance for your convenience. You reserve your ticket via www.Trip.com or www.klook.com

r2thebizel

Oct 2026

It is a true wonder of engineering and a honour to be able to stand on it, visit it and appreciate the sacrifice that went to creating it. You do have to come back on yourself at some point, but it is it can be as manageable or as hard-working as you wish. There are some incredibly steep areas but also some very easy areas too. Wildlife is around if you keep your eyes peeled on the wall. Going early does make a difference, we had very little crowds arriving around 09:00. The cable way up and was great. The ticket was for toboggan down, but you can choose to use the cable way with the same ticket down if the queue is huge like it was around lunchtime. Do expect lots of people as the day goes on but this is well worth a visit.

Dorothy Aguirre (Dee)

Aug 2026

Booked our Great Wall experience through Klook with our group of 3 friends. We took the chairlift going up and the toboggan going down, which made the experience even more fun and memorable. The sizzling summer heat is definitely not for the faint of heart! 🥵 Be prepared for intense heat, especially when walking along the Great Wall, and bring plenty of water and sun protection. A very important tip: if you take the cable car going up, you need to take the cable car back down as well if you want to avoid a long walk. The cable car is located at a different tower from the toboggan. If you want to take the toboggan down instead, you’ll need to walk for at least an hour to reach the other tower. Also, line up early for both the chairlift and toboggan as the queues can get very long. The toilets were also not very easy to locate. Overall, the scenery is absolutely amazing, and seeing the Great Wall in person is breathtaking. The scale, engineering, and structural workmanship are truly a wonder of the ancient world. Definitely an unforgettable experience!

Nur Jasema Begam Lokuman

Oct 2026

Visiting the Simatai Great Wall was such an unforgettable experience! The views were absolutely beautiful, and getting to see the Great Wall in person felt surreal. The climb was tiring, but every step was worth it for the amazing scenery. Definitely one of the highlights of my China trip and an experience I’ll never forget! 🇨🇳❤️