Immortal Cultivation Cave

Immortal Cultivation Cave

The Immortal Cultivation Cave is located at the top of the famous Tian Ti (Heavenly Stairs) attraction on Phoenix Ridge, over 16 meters above the ground, facing east. The cave entrance originally had a door, and the traces of the door frame on the stone wall are still clearly visible today. The construction date is unknown, but based on the structure of the cave chamber, it is believed to have been built during the Liao or Jin dynasties. Legend has it that Han Zhongli practiced immortal arts here after attaining enlightenment, hence the name Immortal Cultivation Cave.

Transportation

1. By Bus:

Take bus 346 from the Summer Palace to the terminal stop, Phoenix Ridge.

2. By Car:

(1) Take the Beijing–Lhasa Expressway, exit at Beianhe, then follow Beiqing Road westward and drive according to the road signs.

(2) Via the Third Ring Road or Fourth Ring Road—Wanquanhe Road—Yongfeng Road—Beiqing Road westward—cross the Jingmi Diversion Canal and drive north following the road signs.

(3) Via the North Fifth Ring Road—exit at Xiaojiahe Bridge (Yuanyuan Road)—pass through China Agricultural University to Yongfeng Road—turn left onto Beiqing Road westward—follow Wenbei Road northward according to the road signs.

(4) Via the West Sixth Ring Road—exit at Wenyang Road Toll Station—drive along Nieguezhuang East Road to reach the site.

Admission Fee

1. Ticket:

Adults: 25 RMB

Students/Seniors: 13 RMB

2. Ticket Discounts:

(1) 10% discount for groups of 20 or more

(2) Free admission for children under 1.2 meters

(3) Seniors receive a 50% discount with a senior ID; those aged 65 and above are admitted free with valid ID

(4) Full-time elementary, middle, and high school students (excluding adult education) receive a 50% discount with valid ID

(5) Active-duty military personnel, retired cadres, and people with disabilities are admitted free with relevant IDs

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Opening Hours

Summer: 06:00–18:00

Winter: 06:30–17:30

Location: Beijing Phoenix Ridge Natural Scenic Area, Niegezhuang Township, Haidian District, Beijing