The beautiful scenery of autumn leaves in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region is now available! The Jinshanling Great Wall is adorned with layers of vibrant foliage, reaching its peak viewing period. This weekend, head to the Jinshanling Great Wall with friends to enjoy the spectacular autumn colors!
Direct public transport is available from the city center, and one ticket allows you to enjoy two days of fun!
● Activity
Part 01 Climb the Great Wall and Enjoy the Autumn Foliage
Located in Luanping County, Chengde City, the Jinshanling Great Wall is one of the finest sections of the Great Wall of China. It stretches for 10.5 kilometers and features 67 enemy towers, 5 passes, and 3 beacon towers. Known for the saying “Among the Great Walls, Jinshanling stands out,” it boasts a tight defensive system with passes, enemy towers, and beacon towers skillfully integrated into the mountainous terrain. This area encompasses nearly all architectural forms of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, making it an ideal location for appreciating and studying the architectural structure of the Ming Great Wall.
Currently, the autumn foliage at Jinshanling Great Wall has reached its peak viewing period. The mountains are blanketed with red leaves, resembling a vibrant and colorful painting that adds a unique autumn charm to the ancient wall. The variety of tree species at Jinshanling showcases a stunning display of red, orange, yellow, and other intertwined colors. The autumn sunlight filters through the leaves, illuminating them with a captivating glow.
Standing atop the Great Wall and gazing into the distance, the rolling mountains are adorned with autumn colors, creating a picturesque scene. The ancient Jinshanling Great Wall, bathed in the hues of fall, appears even more majestic and grand against this vibrant backdrop.
Within the scenic area, there are several excellent spots for viewing the autumn foliage. Houchuankou is the highest point of the central loop, offering an expansive view. From here, you can overlook the entire Great Wall and the vast expanse of red leaves covering the mountains.
The area near the Big and Small Jinshan Towers is also a great place to enjoy the autumn foliage. The two enemy towers are situated on steep and picturesque peaks, where the surrounding red leaves complement the ancient architecture beautifully. With just a casual snap, you can capture stunning views.
If you prefer a "lazy" way to climb the Great Wall, you can take the cable car to enjoy the breathtaking views from above, gazing at the stunning landscape of overlapping mountains and vibrant autumn foliage. As a paradise for photography enthusiasts, the Jinshanling Great Wall offers not only the beauty of red leaves but also magnificent scenery at dawn and dusk, making it worth a visit.
Visitors can enjoy the gentle sunset and charming evening glow on the first day, and then witness the sunrise over the Golden Mountain at dawn on the second day, experiencing the grandeur of the landscape.
Plus, the scenic area allows for free re-entry!
After summer and autumn rains, the Jinshanling Great Wall is enveloped in swirling clouds and mist, resembling a delicate veil draping over the wall. The scenery is elusive and enchanting, creating a stunning landscape.
Recommended Tour Routes
2-Hour Classic Great Wall Tour: Scenic Area Central Gate → Zhuanduo Pass → Shaling Pass
2.5-Hour Great Wall Photography Tour: Scenic Area Central Gate → Zhuanduo Pass → Small Jinshan Tower
4-Hour Great Wall Three Wonders Tour: Scenic Area Central Gate → Zhuanduo Pass → East Five-Eyed Tower → Scenic Area East Gate
4-Hour Great Wall Fitness Tour: Scenic Area West Gate → Taochun Pass → Zhuanduo Pass → Scenic Area Central Gate
Note: The above are recommended tour routes by the scenic area. There are multiple entrances and exits along the Great Wall, allowing visitors to choose routes that suit their physical conditions.
● Enjoy Specialty Farmhouse Cuisine
Part 02 Mountain Vegetables, Fried Flatbread, Free-Range Eggs
At the foot of the mountain, there are several farmhouse courtyards where visitors can savor farmhouse dishes, such as scrambled free-range eggs with scallions, stir-fried mountain mushrooms with meat, specialty mountain vegetables, and fried flatbread. The flavors are delicious and leave a lasting impression.
● Accommodation
Part 03 Hotels and Guesthouses at the Foot of the Mountain
After enjoying the beautiful scenery, you can choose to take a bus back to Beijing. If you want to catch the sunrise the next day, consider staying at the Jinshanling Great Wall Hotel or a farmhouse courtyard.
"Direct public transport available from the city center. One ticket allows you to enjoy two days of fun!"
Direct Public Transport — Holiday Special Line 8
On statutory holidays and weekends, at 8 AM, you can take Holiday Special Line 8 from Dongzhimen Outer (the starting station) directly to Jinshanling, Luanping County, Hebei Province via the Jingcheng Expressway. The return trip from Jinshanling Great Wall to Beijing is at 4 PM. There is a single ticket price of 50 yuan (discount tickets are not accepted).
⛰️ Free Re-entry
Starting from August 6, 2019, the Jinshanling Great Wall scenic area allows free re-entry. After purchasing a ticket, visitors can enter the park twice before it closes the next day. If you need to re-enter, please inform the staff when purchasing your ticket to get a fingerprint ticket. At the entrance, your fingerprint will be registered for verification, and re-entry requires scanning your ticket and verifying your fingerprint information.
Useful Information for the Scenic Area
1. Ticket Prices: Adults (Peak Season) 65 yuan/person, (Off-Peak Season) 55 yuan/person
2. Cable Car: One-way 40 yuan, Round trip 60 yuan
3. Address: Jinshanling Great Wall Scenic Area, Luanping County, Chengde City, Hebei Province
4. Opening Hours:
- Main Entrance:
- Opening Time: 05:00
- Ticket Sales End: 16:30
- Last Entry: 17:00
- Closing Time: 18:00
- East Entrance:
- Opening Time: 08:30
- Last Entry: 16:00
- Dongwuyanlou Opening Time: 09:00
- Dongwuyanlou Closing Time: 17:00
- West Entrance:
- Taochunlou Opening Time: 09:00
- Taochunlou Closing Time: 17:00
Special Note: Starting April 29, 2024, individuals aged 60 and above with Beijing or Tianjin residency will be eligible for free admission (with valid ID).
Translator: BAI Jing
Reviewer: Ding Hongwei
