Juyong Pass
4A Tourism Area

Juyong Pass

居庸关长城

Beijing, Changping·40.0665°N, 116.2598°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
2-3 hours

About Juyong Pass

Juyong Pass guards a narrow mountain valley on a key route toward Beijing, crowned by steep sections of the Great Wall. Its Cloud Platform, carved with Buddhist reliefs, is a famous relic of the Mongol era.

Highlights

• Strategic Great Wall pass in a narrow mountain valley. • Cloud Platform (YunTai) with Buddhist carvings. • Steep wall climbs with valley views.

Suggested Route

Ticket gate → Cloud Platform → east/west wall climb → beacon tower; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Pass restaurants and Changping dining nearby. Lodging: Changping hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, cable car, souvenir stalls; steep steps.
Travel Tips

Hire a guide or audio tour for deeper understanding of the historical context.

📅 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

08:30-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

Changping District, ~60 km northwest; bus 870/879 from Changping, or drive via G6; nearest airport Beijing Capital Int'l (~60 km).

Reservation

Tickets on-site or OTA (~RMB 45); real-name booking via official platform.

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
居庸关长城

40.0665, 116.2598

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