Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site Museum

周口店北京人遗址博物馆

Beijing, Fangshan·40.0348°N, 116.3481°E

Ticket Price

Free admission

Duration

1.5-2 hours

About Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site Museum

This museum stands at the Zhoukoudian caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site where 'Peking Man' fossils were discovered. Exhibits trace early human life through excavated relics and vivid displays of prehistoric times.

Highlights

• UNESCO site where 'Peking Man' fossils were found. • Cave excavations and a museum of early-human relics. • Life-size dioramas of prehistoric life.

Suggested Route

Visitor center → museum → Upper Cave → Zhoukoudian Cave overlook; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

On-site café; Fangshan restaurants nearby. Lodging: Fangshan district hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, audio guide, museum shop; accessible.

Travel Tips

Book free tickets in advance via WeChat mini-program. Bring passport for entry. No-flash photography.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays; last entry 16:00)

Getting There

Fangshan District, ~50 km southwest; bus 832/917 from Tianqiao then transfer, or drive via Jingzhou Hwy; nearest airport Beijing Daxing Int'l (~60 km).

Reservation

Tickets on-site or OTA (~RMB 30); no mandatory booking.

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

周口店北京人遗址博物馆

40.0348, 116.3481

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