# Jinshanling Great Wall (金山岭长城)

Chengde, Hebei Province · North China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/jinshanling-great-wall
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Peak season ¥65; off-season ¥55
- **Opening hours:** 5:00–18:00 (April–October); 6:30–17:30 (November–March)
- **Time needed:** 1 day
- **Getting there:** On weekends, take the Jinshanling Great Wall day-tour bus from Beijing Dongzhimen for ¥100, which includes round-trip transport and admission. On weekdays, take a train to Gubeikou and transfer to a tourist special train.
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Hiking & Outdoors, Nature

## About Jinshanling Great Wall

Built during the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, this section features commanding terrain, wide views, strict defences, and magnificent, well-preserved architecture. It is one of the finest sections of the Great Wall of China.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1765. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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