Mutianyu - drop off point / shuttle bus

Question

Hi,

if taking a taxi/car , can it drop you at the 'Cable Car Station' or do you have to be dropped at the 'Shuttle Bus & Bus Stop' and take the $15 Shuttle Bus?

thanks

Answer

When visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, transportation logistics are important, especially if you are taking a taxi or private car.

Drop-Off Points:

Mutianyu has two main access points for visitors: the Cable Car Station and the Shuttle Bus & Bus Stop.

Shuttle Bus & Bus Stop: This is the main public access point from the parking lot. Visitors arriving by car or tour bus are usually dropped here. From this point, a shuttle bus (approx. $15 per person) takes you up the hill to the Cable Car Station.
Cable Car Station: This is the top point where you can take the cable car to the Wall itself. Typically, taxis and private cars are not allowed to drive all the way up to the cable car due to road restrictions and limited space for private vehicles. Access is usually controlled by the park to avoid congestion.

Practical Advice:

If you are taking a taxi or private car, you will almost always be dropped at the Shuttle Bus & Bus Stop. From there, you can take the official shuttle bus to the Cable Car Station.
Some private car drivers may try to offer direct drop-offs closer to the cable car, but this is unofficial and may be denied by park security. It is safer to plan for the shuttle bus ride.
The shuttle bus is included in the park’s internal transport system and ensures safe and regulated access up the mountain.
Alternative: If you prefer to avoid the shuttle bus, you could hike up from the bus stop to the Cable Car Station or take the toboggan down later as part of the return route, but this requires additional physical effort.

In summary, when visiting Mutianyu with a taxi or private car, plan to be dropped at the Shuttle Bus & Bus Stop and take the $15 shuttle bus up to the Cable Car Station. Direct drop-off at the cable car is generally not allowed.

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