Pinggu General’s Pass of the Great Wall

Pinggu General’s Pass of the Great Wall

Pinggu General’s Pass of the Great Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

General’s Pass, also known as General Stone Pass, is located in General’s Pass Village, Kao Shan Ji Township, Pinggu County. It is the easternmost pass of the Great Wall in Beijing. Built during the Ming Dynasty, the main pass features a three-story watchtower, with arched gateways in the inner wall for access. To the south of the gate lies a military training ground, and to the east of the main pass is a water pass. Today, the foundation of a watchtower and a section of the wall remain on the eastern side of the water pass. Inside the pass stands a huge cylindrical rock over 10 meters tall, known as the “General Stone.”

Address: General’s Pass West Road, General’s Pass Village, Pinggu District, Beijing

Type: Historical Site

Recommended Visiting Time: 2–3 hours

Opening Hours:

Open all day

Ticket Information:

No admission fee.

Transportation

By Bus: Take bus 918 from Dongzhimen to downtown Pinggu, then transfer to minibus 29 to reach the site.

By Car: From Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao — take the Airport Expressway — pass Terminal 1 of the airport — take the Shunping Expressway — arrive in Pinggu (follow Xinpingjilu Road to the Jinhaihu Security Checkpoint, turn left, then follow the leaf-shaped directional signs to reach the site).