Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Open now
Admission tickets from $32
Ancient Ruins in Beijing, China
Beijing Ancient Ruins
Category types
Types of Attractions
Sights & Landmarks
Awards
Travelers' Choice Awards winners (including the "Best of the Best" title) are among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor, according to the reviews and opinions of travelers across the globe.
Traveler rating
Neighborhoods
Good for
67 places sorted by traveler favorites
- Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.
Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings
Admission tickets from $13
Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
State Parks • Ancient Ruins
Open now
Speciality & Gift Shops • Ancient Ruins
Open now
Ancient Ruins • Historic Walking Areas
Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Ancient Ruins
Ancient Ruins
Open now
Ancient Ruins
Open now
Ancient Ruins
Open now
Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites
Open now
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
Open now
Ancient Ruins
门头沟
•
Open now
Ancient Ruins
Open now
Ancient Ruins
Open now
Ancient Ruins
Open now
Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings
Open now
Ancient Ruins
Open now
Ancient Ruins
Open now
Ancient Ruins
Open now
Ancient Ruins
Open now
Ancient Ruins
Open now
What travelers are saying
- DayTrip612128666811 contributionMubus Tour to Mutianyu was good, efficient and our guide Jily was a bundle of joy, very positive and humorous. Would recommend this tour for all first-timers to the Great Wall! 👍🏻Written September 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Felicia LSingapore, Singapore9 contributionsWe hired a car transfer to the great wall, we stuck on road 3 hours, it is lucky to have a private car, it made trip not that boring, we enjoyed the great wall, we climb the top, the sighseeing is excellent, highly recommend to visit the great wall when you are in Beijing.Written September 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Meline 'TourGuide' Welcome to 🇦🇲Armenia286 contributionsI went there last year. If you are interested in history then it's a perfect place to visit. There are lots of things to see. They also provide audio guide. Metro station is just close to this place. I liked Old summer palace.Written September 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Leong Chee ShengSingapore, Singapore353 contributionsI did quite a bit of research and settled on visiting this section of the Great Wall and I'm so glad I did! It's a beautiful stretch that looks barely touched, with a raw sense of beauty with it. The walls are just ankle deep, and the hike up is really steep and uneven. It's not recommended for those with knee problems or mobility issues. It's high up with a view of mountains and small town in the backdrop. The stretch between 6th to 8th guard post are recommended for trail. Truly a beauty to behold.Written April 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- aron bPerth, Australia379 contributionswas nice and peacefull we were part of 2 for1 tripadeal holday , was great welll orgnised and enjoyed the hutong ride and lunch , great valueWritten January 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Regina Fuga.te🎈Mossel Bay, South Africa2,684 contributionsWe were meandering the Shichahai district and accidentally came upon this historic post office with lovely sculptures.
Inside there is a pictorial museum.
We actually sent 10 post cards to the US, and only 8 arrived almost two months later. I treasure the one we sent ourselves 💕Written November 4, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - J FAtlanta, GA25 contributionsWe had a great time and many photo opportunities at the Changping area of the Great Wall. It is not as touristy as many of the other Great Wall sites, and goin early in the morning allows for great light and secluded pictures without the crowds. It was a fantastic outing overall!Written January 4, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ruth PHong Kong, China25 contributionsThis is a great spot to combine with possibly one other site for a day trip out from Beijing. This isn't a huge park, probably 2 hours is plenty, but it is so, so interesting and fun to explore. These ancient cave dwellings are like vertical apartment buildings carved into cliffs, with doors carved between the "rooms" and the "floors". Probably my favorite day trip from Beijing with kids.Written May 7, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- trgoben1Greenville, SC508 contributionsThis section of the wall is rather short but popular especially at night because it is lit up and accessible. The entry can be walk up or cable car at the base of Gubei Water Town which is a very nice new development with great hotels, restaurants and shops. If you go early in the morning you will probably have the Wall by yourself which is pretty cool.Written May 28, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KodoDrummerBuenos Aires, Argentina70,623 contributionsAlthough little remains of past generations, this was once the homeland of Genghis Khan, and the home of Mongol empires. Xanadu is a World Heritage Site.Written June 4, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jerry JHallandale Beach, FL596 contributionsThis is a delightful hotel - low rise - six stories - in a quiet neighborhood in Hutong area. It is built in a complex of what used to be the estate of a Princess. Lovely accommodations, good wi-fi connections, comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Restaurant serves meals all day, and the breakfasts are excellent. The hotel is conveniently located to transportation to major attractions, and the neighborhood is safe, with small restaurants and shopping nearby. If you go the other direction, you can visit quaint Hutong residential area, with small stores and markets to get a sense of non-tourist Beijing. The best hotel we've stayed at so far in China.Written October 3, 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LomunchiMaple Grove, MN611 contributionsI was taken by a work colleague and enjoyed seeing the wall quite a bit. Of course, views are obscured by pollution and it is quite touristy but I did get to walk along the great wall!!!!
I was surprised to notice that I was one of the only westerners on the wall, but it was a work day. Lots of tourists, but mainly locals.Written August 9, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TanSuoTravelLondon, UK271 contributionsThe Panlongshan or "Coiling Dragon Mountain" Section of the Great Wall is one of the few sections that is open to tourists but hasn't as yet been officially restored, meaning it is one of the last remnants of the wild Great Wall. For this reason, parts of the wall are crumbling and vegetation peeks through the cracks, endowing this section with a certain ruined beauty.
If you want to visit this breathtaking section of the wall, you will probably need to dedicate at least a day or perhaps 2 days to get there first. You can either hire a car/taxi directly from Beijing, which will take just over two hours, or you can take public transport, which may take upwards of 4 hours. You'll first need to get the 980 Express bus from Dongzhimen Station in Beijing to Miyun (密云) and then transfer to 密25, which will take you to the small town of Gubeikou (古北口镇). You'll want to get off at the second stop in Gubeikou. For this reason, we'd recommend staying overnight either in Gubeikou or at one of the guesthouses near to the base of Panlongshan.
Gubeikou itself is a picturesque little town with plenty of history. It once served as a garrison town along the Great Wall and is littered with a number of small temples, as well as several old buildings. The town is currently being developed for tourism, so be sure to visit it as soon as possible before you lose the chance to see it at its most authentic!
Once you arrive at the entrance to Panlongshan, you can either go left or right. If you choose to go left, the views are incredibly beautiful, but you will only be able to hike for about 2 hours before you reach a dead-end, as this part of the wall becomes dangerous to the point of being impassable. Alternatively, if you go to the right, you can hike for about 2 hours along the wall itself, then take a 1 hour hike through the woods, which will eventually take you to the west entrance of the Jinshanling Section of the Great Wall. This means you can normally hike both sections of the wall in one day, although be advised that you will need to pay for a separate entry ticket to the Jinshanling Section.
If you're feeling peckish or dehydrated, there's usually a woman selling drinks and ice cream at the west entrance. If you can't find her, just walk a little further up the road and you'll find her shop, which sells ice-cold drinks, coffee, and some snacks.
Personally, we feel the best time to visit this section of the wall is either during spring, when the blossoms are in full bloom, or in autumn, so that you can admire the changing leaves. The weather during these seasons is particularly comfortable for hiking, whereas summer can be unbearably hot and winter can be too chilly.
If you want to truly head off-the-beaten-track and experience the Great Wall at its most wild, then this is definitely the section of the wall you should visit!Written May 8, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
