The Water Great Wall Scenic Area is located in the southwest of Huairou District, adjacent to Changping and Yanqing. Known for its unique landscapes and famed for its beauty, it is a tourism and leisure destination that integrates lush green mountains, clear waters, and the ancient Great Wall. The area boasts picturesque scenery where mountains and water coexist in harmony, complemented by the majestic views of the ancient Great Wall. It combines the charm of southern water towns with the rugged landscape of northern China, hence earning the reputation of “Scenes beyond the frontier, charm of Jiangnan — all at the Water Great Wall.”
In April, when spring is in full bloom, the peach blossoms at the Water Great Wall are at their most enchanting. The remnants of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, winding like a giant dragon across the landscape, stand proudly against a backdrop of withered yellow — their broken walls still exuding the grandeur of a bygone era. Among them, the delicate peach blossoms, with their tender buds and fresh petals, burst forth with vibrant life amidst the solemn and desolate atmosphere.
Address: Xishuiyu, Jiuduhé Town, Huairou District, Beijing
Ticket: 34 RMB per person, half price for students.
Combined Ticket A: 65 RMB per person (ticket + round-trip boat ride)
Combined Ticket B: 50 RMB per person (ticket + one-way boat ride)
Bus
Route 1: Take bus 916 (Beijing-Chengde express) from Dongzhimen Bus Hub to “Nanhua Garden No.3 District” in Huairou, get off, walk 100 meters forward (cross the traffic light), then transfer to the “Huairou — Water Great Wall” bus at the “Tax Bureau” stop. The final stop is the scenic area.
Route 2: From Changping Long-Distance Bus Station or the Changling intersection, take the “Changping–Jiuduhé Special Line” and get off at the Jiuduhé gas station, then transfer to the “Huairou — Water Great Wall” bus. The final stop is the scenic area.
Self-driving
Route 1: Take the Beijing-Chengde Expressway — exit at Exit 13 “Beitai Road (Kuanguo),” where you will see signs for the scenic area. At the fourth traffic light, turn left and go straight towards Jiuduhé. Follow the scenic area signs along the way to reach your destination.
Route 2: Take Ansi Road — drive north straight from Lishuiqiao to Xiaotangshan, pass through Xingshou, the Jingmi Canal, Xiàzhuāng, and head towards Jiuduhé. Turn left at the Jiuduhé gas station, then follow the signs to the scenic area.
Route 3: Take the Sixth Ring Road — exit at Exit 61 “Ansi Road,” turn onto Ansi Road, head in the direction of Xiaotangshan, and continue along Ansi Road to reach the scenic area.
Route 4: Take the Beijing–Tibet Expressway — exit at Exit 32 “Xiguan Roundabout,” drive in the direction of the Ming Tombs; at the Changling intersection, turn right towards Jiuduhé (Heishanzhai); continue straight until you reach a Y-shaped intersection, then turn left; after arriving at the Jiuduhé gas station, turn left again and follow the signs to the scenic area.
Route 5: Take the Beijing–Shunyi Road — from the Jingmi Road to Huairou Miaocheng, head west to Shichang Roundabout [or from Huairou District Yingbin Roundabout west to Shichang Roundabout], follow signs and drive approximately 35 km west, passing through Qiáozǐ, Qízhuāng, Yīdùhé, Huángkǎn, Jiuduhé, and other areas, then follow the signs to the scenic area.