Huangyaguan Ancient Great Wall

　　Huangyaguan Ancient Great Wall is an important pass of the Jizhen section of the Great Wall during the Ming Dynasty and the only fortress within the county. The rocks on the eastern cliff of the fortress are mostly yellowish-brown, which glow brilliantly under the setting sun, hence the name “Golden Sunset Over Yellow Cliff,” from which the fortress gets its name.

　　From the Huangya Ladder Ancient Watchtower to the Tri-Jurisdiction Boundary Marker, about 6 kilometers of well-preserved Northern Qi border walls and Ming Dynasty mountain barrier walls remain, along with nearly intact watchtowers, beacon towers, parapets, and numerous other ancient Great Wall structures.

　　Major attractions include Huangyaguan Fortress, North Pavilion, Phoenix Tower, Widow Tower, Carved Stone Forest Huangya Water Pass, Hundred Generals Stone Forest, Hundred Families Stone Forest, Great Wall Museum, Bamboo Carving Couplets Hall, and Mao Zedong Poetry Calligraphy Stone Forest.

　　In addition, many outdoor enthusiasts enjoy coming here for adventure, offering a wild and exciting experience.

　　Suggested Duration

　　6–7 hours for the full visit

　　Transportation

　　Take a long-distance bus from Tianjin Hebei Coach Station to Jixian County. The fare is 40 RMB via the highway (about 100 minutes) or 30 RMB without using the highway. Upon arrival in Jixian, transfer to a minibus or van to the scenic area (10–25 RMB per person). To return from Huangyaguan Great Wall to Jixian County, you can flag down a bus on the road outside the scenic area entrance.

　　Admission Fee

　　Admission is 65 RMB (half-price with student ID), plus 5 RMB for insurance; the battery car from Bagua City to Taipingzhai scenic area is 20 RMB per person (there are two ticket booths, one at Zhengguan and one at Taipingzhai).

　　Opening Hours

　　7:30–18:30 (after ticket sales stop, the main gate remains open, but entering late is not recommended due to safety concerns as it gets dark)

　　Location

　　Huangyaguan Village, Xiaying Town, Jixian County, Tianjin (30 km north of Jixian County, in the mountains)