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Koguryo (Goguryeo) Cultural Heritage Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2019

Koguryo (Goguryeo) Cultural Heritage Tourism Area

通化市高句丽文物古迹旅游景区

Jilin, Tonghua4.5Designated 2019·44.1156°N, 125.3292°E
Ticket Price
Combo CNY 120
Duration
3 to 5 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0
Designated
2019

About Koguryo (Goguryeo) Cultural Heritage Tourism Area

Ji'an preserves the ancient capital sites of the Koguryo kingdom, including the Gwanggaeto Stele and the General's Tomb, a stepped stone pyramid. These ruins and royal tombs form a UNESCO World Heritage complex along the Yalu River.

Highlights

Gwanggaeto Stele (Good King Stele, 1775 Chinese characters); General's Tomb / Changshouwang Tomb ('Oriental Pyramid'); Wandu Mountain City; Ji'an Museum; Wukuifen painted tombs

Suggested Route

One-day route: Ji'an Museum -> Wandu Mountain City -> domestic city walls -> Gwanggaeto Stele -> General's Tomb -> Yushan noble tombs; about 6 hours

Food & Lodging

Stay in Ji'an city hotels near the Yalu River; try Koguryo hot pot, rice cake, pine-nut cake and dried pollock

Facilities

Parking, shops and restrooms; combo ticket ~70 yuan; some tombs require advance reservation
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities

🏮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

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

External booking links. Prices may vary.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

No metro; in Ji'an City, ~3 km from Ji'an Railway Station; nearest major HSR hub ~200 km (Tonghua/Shenyang); ~210 km from Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport.

Reservation

Sub-sites (Haotaiwang Stele, Wandu Mountain City, Tomb of King) ticketed separately; real-name entry; advance booking via OTA / official platform advised.

Ticket Price

Combo CNY 120 (≈ $17)

Address

Jilin Province Tonghua City Jian City Yingbin Road

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
通化市高句丽文物古迹旅游景区

吉林省通化市集安市迎宾路

Jilin Province Tonghua City Jian City Yingbin Road

44.1156, 125.3292

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