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Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall
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Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall

黄花城水长城旅游区

Beijing, Huairou4.7·40.0039°N, 116.3171°E
Ticket Price
CNY 50 (peak season), CNY 30 (off-season)
Duration
Half day
Rating
4.7 / 5.0

About Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall

This remarkable Great Wall section in Huairou, Beijing, is one of the few places where the ancient ramparts meet the water, winding along the shore of a clear reservoir lake amid green hills. Visitors can combine hiking the wall with boating and lakeside walks.

Highlights

• Section of the Great Wall partly submerged in a reservoir. • Lakeside wall walks and a 'water Great Wall' boat view. • Less-crowded, scenic hiking.

Suggested Route

Entrance → lakeside wall → watchtower climb → reservoir boat → exit; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Lakeside farmhouses (trout, chestnuts). Lodging: Huairou lakeside inns.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, boat rental, kiosks; steep wall steps.
Travel Tips

Pets are allowed in the scenic area, with no size restriction.

📅 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.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Opening Hours

07:00-18:00 (peak season), 08:00-17:00 (off-season)

Getting There

Huairou District, Jiuduhe Town, ~65 km north; bus h21 from Huairou; nearest airport Beijing Capital Int'l (~70 km).

Reservation

Tickets on-site or OTA (~RMB 60); advance booking advised on holidays.

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0) (peak season), CNY 30 (≈ $4.2) (off-season)

Address

Beijing City Huairou District Jiuduhe Town Xishuiyu

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
黄花城水长城旅游区

北京市怀柔区九渡河镇西水峪

Beijing City Huairou District Jiuduhe Town Xishuiyu

40.0039, 116.3171

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