The world's most powerful pass, no other
🏙️Introduction to Juyongguan Great Wall
An important pass of the Great Wall, Juyongguan has been known as "the most important pass in the world" and "the northern gate of Yangguo" since ancient times due to its steep terrain.
1. Reasons for recommendation👍🏻❤️
1. Known as "the most magnificent pass in the world", it is majestic and imposing.
2. There is no cable car, so it is suitable for tourists who like to climb the mountain on foot.
3. Compared with the Badaling Great Wall, there are fewer tourists, so it is more convenient to take photos without worrying about the background being full of heads.
4. It is more majestic than Badaling and has higher steps.
5. There is also a section of the Great Wall on water in the scenic area, and the scenery is absolutely amazing 👍🏻.
2. [Bus] Transportation
1. [Bus] Take bus No. 919 from Deshengmen to Juyongguan Great Wall Station; or take bus No. 879 or Changping No. 20 from Changping South Exit Station to Juyongguan Village Station, and walk about 300 meters forward.
2. [Car] Self-driving: Navigate and take the Beijing-Tibet Expressway G6 to Juyongguan Great Wall. The No. 1, 2, 3 parking lots and No. 2 parking lot in the scenic area are more convenient.
3. Opening hours
Open all year round, 8:30-16:30 every day.
4. Tickets: Adult ticket is 40 yuan/person in peak season (4.1-10.31), 35 yuan/person in off-season (11.1-3.31).
5. Tour route
1. The best route: Start from Enemy Tower No. 7, and pass through Enemy Tower No. 8, toilet, Enemy Tower No. 9, West Hill Arrow Tower, Enemy Tower No. 10, toilet, Enemy Tower No. 11, Enemy Tower No. 12 (the highest point), toilet, Enemy Tower No. 13, and Enemy Tower No. 14. You can exit the scenic area here. If you want to continue the circular walk, you can pass the North Gate Tower: pass by Enemy Tower No. 1, Enemy Tower No. 2, Dongshan Arrow Tower, Enemy Tower No. 3, the toilet, and Enemy Tower No. 4 in turn. Since Enemy Tower No. 5 is temporarily blocked, there is a small path leading to the Water Gate Tower, and you can reach Enemy Tower No. 6 to end the circle.
2. Hiking route (no detour): It is recommended to go to the Watergate Tower to take some photos first, then return and climb from Tower No. 7 to Tower No. 14.
3. Water-watching route: Start from No. 6 enemy tower, cross the embankment, and climb to No. 1 enemy tower in turn. The route is relatively slow and suitable for people with average physical strength.
✅Nearby attractions
1. Ming Tombs: A world cultural heritage, it is a group of tombs of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty, including Changling, Dingling, Zhaoling, etc.
2. Mangshan National Forest Park: The mountains are undulating like a python, with vast forests and beautiful natural scenery.
3. Baifu Spring Ruins: It is the northernmost water source of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.
4. China Aviation Museum: It is the largest aviation museum in Asia.
5. Ming Tombs Reservoir: With pleasant scenery, it is a great place for leisure and vacation.
6. Shuanglongshan Forest Park: rolling hills, lush forests, and many recreational activities.
7. Xiaotangshan Modern Agricultural Science and Technology Demonstration Park: experience picking and other activities.
✅Nearby hotels and homestays
● Beijing Juyongguan Great Wall Ancient Inn: Located at the foot of the Juyongguan Great Wall, between the "Juyong Greenery", it is the only foreign-related four-star hotel in the scenic area with pure wooden courtyard-style antique style. The hotel is more than 50 kilometers away from the city center and more than 60 kilometers away from the airport. Buses 1, 3, 5 and 919 go directly to Juyongguan Great Wall.
● Huazhu·Beijing Zhegada Courtyard (Juyongguan Great Wall Branch, Nankou Town, Changping): 8.9 kilometers away from the exit of Juyongguan Great Wall, with mountain view rooms, parent-child rooms, courtyard rooms, etc.
● Youshanmeisu (Badaling Branch): 8.9 kilometers away from the exit of Juyongguan Great Wall, with beautiful surrounding environment, complete facilities and thoughtful service.
● Zhaohua Tingzhu B&B (Badaling Water Gate Great Wall Branch): 8.9 kilometers away from the Juyongguan Great Wall Exit, it provides a unique accommodation experience, allowing you to experience the local customs and culture.
● Backyard Liushigang: It is about 1.2 hours’ drive from Beijing. It is very close to the Baipu Temple and Juyongguan Ancient Great Wall scenic spots in the suburbs of Beijing. The parking lot of the homestay in Beijing has its own charging piles, which is tram-friendly and has sufficient parking spaces.