Gubeikou Great Wall

Gubeikou Great Wall

A completely untouched and wild section of the Great Wall, more suitable for adventurous hikers. The mountains here are not high, and the paths up are covered with stones of all sizes. From above, the Great Wall winds and twists, and at sunset, it evokes an even more desolate feeling. Some parts are in ruins, so it's best to avoid visiting on windy days due to potential danger. The area also features attractions such as the Yang Linggong Temple, Panlong Mountain, and Gubeikou Anti-Japanese War ruins.

Time Needed

1 day

Transportation

1. Take a long-distance bus from Dongzhimen or Xizhimen Bus Station heading to Chengde, Luanping, Weichang, or Fengning, and get off at the Gubeikou Toll Station.

2. Take Bus 980 from Dongzhimen Bus Station to Miyun Gulou Station, then transfer to Miyun Bus 25 bound for Nantianmen. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from Gulou to the Miyun Bus 25 stop. Departure times: Miyun 6:10–18:20, every hour.

By car: Start from Beijing, exit at Siyuanqiao, follow the Jing-Shun Road to Kuliu Tree Roundabout, head toward Miyun, pass through Niulanshan Roundabout, and continue straight along National Highway 101 through Miyun County and Tashi Tun to reach Gubeikou Town.

Admission Fee

Gubeikou Great Wall consists of Simatai Great Wall, Shuiguan Great Wall, Jinshanling Great Wall, and Panlongshan Great Wall. Ticket prices are 25 RMB for the Wohushan section and Panlongshan section, 40 RMB for the Simatai section, and 65 RMB (55 RMB in the low season) for the Jinshanling section.

Opening Hours

Open all day

Location

Gubeikou Village, Gubeikou Town, Miyun County, Beijing

Gubeikou Village: Gubeikou Village

Upon arriving in Gubeikou Village, Gubeikou Town, beside the tunnel near the town’s exit to the south, stands a striking antique-style archway with four-meter-high characters reading “Ancient Imperial Path” in running script with gold inlay. Looking down the archway, nestled among green hills and trees, lies a four-meter-wide ancient stone-paved path winding deep into Panlong Mountain. According to Song Libin, the village Party branch secretary, this Ancient Imperial Path was originally built in 1682 when Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty traveled beyond the pass. Today, to revive borderland culture and boost leisure tourism, the town has restored it based on historical documents from that era. The entire imperial path is four meters wide... More details about Gubeikou Village++