The New Year's Day sunrise viewing event, which has been held continuously for 30 years, has significant meaning at the Mutianyu Great Wall. The upcoming 31st New Year's Day sunrise viewing event represents the scenic area's earnest hope and sincere wishes for a better future.
Event time and location
On January 1, 2025, the park will open at 5:30 am. Only 1,000 people are allowed on the platform of the Mutianyu Great Wall cable car station.
Atmosphere creation
The main background and theme perfectly match. The base and the sun are engraved with the pattern of a coiled dragon, also known as "snake pattern," which symbolizes good luck and auspiciousness.
Red lanterns are hung high on the platform of the cable car, creating a festive atmosphere to welcome the new year.
The God of Wealth doll sends blessings, and the gifts warm the heart. Check-in and interactive activities leave a lasting memory and meaning.
Recommended check-in locations
Watchtower 14-15
Watchtower 12
Wonderful performances
At 6:30 am, the festive performance of New Year's Day will begin with the opening dance "Inspiring China, Beautiful Scenery of Mutianyu Great Wall." The drum symbolizes the spirit, and the dance represents strength. The dance inspires people to strive for self-improvement, just as the Great Wall has inspired people to unite and forge ahead for thousands of years. This dance pays tribute to the prosperous motherland and the beautiful scenery.
The Wuxi Disabled People's Intangible Cultural Heritage Group presents the intangible cultural heritage program "Dragon Dance on the Earth, Dreaming of the Great Wall." The program shakes the four directions with dragon and lion dances, adding joy to the dream of the Great Wall and shining brightly.
Red songs are sung, and everyone wishes the motherland everlasting prosperity.
Various ticket types
The New Year's Day sunrise viewing event has four ticket types to meet your different needs:
1. Ticket + round-trip shuttle bus + round-trip cable car (200 RMB/person)
2. Ticket + round-trip shuttle bus + round-trip cable car + exclusive souvenir (399 RMB/person)
3. Exclusive souvenir (199 RMB/person)
4. "New Year's Day Sunrise VIP Tour" limited to 50 seats (918 RMB/person) VIP guests will enjoy the following benefits on the day of the tour: one park admission ticket with fast pass, round-trip shuttle bus, round-trip cable car with fast pass, VIP cable car fast pass
VIP guests can enjoy VIP sunrise viewing platform, VIP viewing seats, and VIP exclusive channels throughout the journey, and also can take the VIP cable car to the Great Wall viewing platform to watch the sunrise and enjoy morning tea.
Exclusive souvenirs: limited edition bags, custom scarves, foldable lanterns, snake year dolls, etc.
VIP exclusive butler service, tour guide with on-board commentary, and Great Wall summit commentary. Answer any questions throughout the journey and help you gain a deeper understanding of the Great Wall culture.
VIP exclusive free parking space to make parking hassle-free.
VIP guest can enjoy 8% off on hotel stay and enjoy VIP tour with cold and warm supplies.
Let's gather at Mutianyu Great Wall on the first day of 2025 to welcome the first ray of sunshine of the new year and feel the perfect integration of history and nature. Come and join us, Mutianyu Great Wall is looking forward to your arrival.
