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15/04/2026 10:40 am
Hi There,
I am planning to head to the Great Wall this December with my 3 teenage children. If we land in Beijing at 6 am, can we arrange pick up around 8 am to go straight to the Great Wall? Can we leave our luggage in the van, walk around a bit, head for lunch at a local restaurant then be transported to our hotel in downtown Beijing?
Is it too cold to take the Toboggan down in December? Emma
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15/04/2026 10:51 am
Dear Emma,
Thank you very much for your enquiry—your December trip to Beijing with your children sounds like a wonderful plan!
Regarding your first question, yes, this arrangement is בהחלט possible and quite practical. If your flight arrives in Beijing around 6:00 am, scheduling a pickup at approximately 8:00 am works well. You would have enough time to transfer directly from either Beijing Capital Airport or Daxing Airport to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall.
A typical plan would allow for around 2 hours to explore the Great Wall at Mutianyu at a comfortable pace. You can leave your luggage securely in the vehicle during your visit. Afterward, you may enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near the base of the Wall, and then continue on to your hotel in downtown Beijing. This makes for a smooth and efficient first day without needing to return to the city before your excursion.
As for your second question about the toboggan ride in December, it is indeed quite cold during that time of year. Temperatures in Beijing typically range from around -5°C to 5°C, and it tends to feel colder at the Great Wall due to higher elevation and stronger winds in the mountainous area.
The toboggan ride at Mutianyu is usually open during winter (generally from mid-November to mid-March), so it should be operating in December under normal conditions. However, you should be prepared for the cold. Warm clothing is essential—thick winter jackets, gloves, hats, scarves, and non-slip footwear are strongly recommended. On days with snow or ice, extra caution is needed as surfaces can become slippery.
Please note that Ruqintravel.com is not a tour operator, so we do not arrange customized tours directly. However, we are always happy to provide helpful travel information to assist you in planning your trip.
I hope this helps with your planning, and I’m sure you and your family will have a memorable experience visiting the Great Wall in winter!
Kind Regards
Daniel Li
Ruqintravel.com
Daniel Li
Ruqintravel.com