Originally Posted by
JPDM
I don't know about the luggage but you'll find out on check-in but regarding the taxi to Mutianyu, understand that none of the drivers will speak any English. If you do not speak Mandarin, better have you requirements, like having him wait for you, in writing in Chinese to "negotiate" the deal.
He could simply call one of us when he gets in the taxi. Mutianyu and back is a pretty straight forward negotiation.