General's Cave in Mentougou

General's Cave in Mentougou

General's Cave is located on General's Tuó (also known as General's Mountain), west of Junzhuang in Mentougou (to be more precise, west of Huíyù and north of Chénjiāzhuāng).

The origin of the name General's Tuó has a long history, with two main legends. One says the mountain's shape resembles a general when viewed from afar; the other claims that a general once led troops to station here, making it a strategic stronghold guarding the western gateway to Beijing. Therefore, this solitary hill known as General's Mountain, though not very high (at an elevation of 537 meters)...

Time Needed

2 hours

Admission Fee

2.00 RMB

Opening Hours

08:00~17:00

Location

Longquanwu Village, Junzhuang Town, Mentougou District, Beijing