Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall

Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall in Beijing is a national AAAA-level scenic area, a national key cultu[...]

Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall in Beijing is a national AAAA-level scenic area, a national key cultural relics protection unit, a national practice education base for primary and secondary school students, and a high-quality resource unit for primary and secondary school students in Beijing. The scenic area is named after the three sections of the Great Wall that enter the water, where the Great Wall is connected with water, also known as the ‘Great Wall by boat tour’. Located in Jiuduhe Town, Huairou District, Beijing, 70 kilometers from downtown Beijing and 35 kilometers from the Huairou urban area, it is a leisure destination integrating green mountains, clear waters, and ancient Great Wall.


The scenic area is renowned for its uniqueness and elegance, combining the charm of southern water towns with the majestic scenery of the northern frontier. It integrates the scenery of the north and south, blending natural and cultural elements, earning the reputation of ‘Frontier Scenery, Southern Style, all in the Water Great Wall’. The lake area is open and beautiful, with mountain gorges winding and secluded, forming a unique characteristic of yin and yang relative connection and natural separation.


Among them, the Great Wall, ancient roads, passes, and enemy platforms stand tall, while streams, waterfalls, springs, and ponds are interconnected, with numerous protruding peaks, cliffs, gorges, and strange rocks. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, appreciate the clear and handsome Great Wall, and experience the charm of cliffs, streams, and secluded pools, giving people a feeling of returning to nature.



The ‘Four Wonders’ here are particularly fascinating: ‘Watching the Great Wall around the lake’, ‘Observing the dragon exploring the water bay’, ‘Appreciating the vicissitudes of the ancient chestnut garden’, and ‘Overlooking the cliffs and pools of mountains and waters’. In addition, the scenic area has a superior geographical environment and is equipped with more than ten kinds of water and land entertainment projects.


Projects such as painted boats, speedboats, rowing boats, pedal boats, kayaks, magnetic slides, gliding flying boats, and water flyers are popular with tourists. The ancient city enemy platforms rise into the clouds, with a pool of clear water embracing the city walls; the ancient chestnut roots are deep and branches are lush, and the water city and mountain colors form a unique world.



Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall welcomes you with its simple feelings and unique charm! The entire text is open from 03/23 to 10/15, Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:00; Saturday from 08:00 to 18:00; Sunday from 08:00 to 17:00; from 10/27 to 12/31, Monday to Friday and Sunday from 08:30 to 16:30; Saturday from 08:30 to 17:00. During the New Year’s Day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day, it is open from 08:00 to 18:00.


From March 23rd to late October, it enters the peak season, with the following hours on weekdays: 08:30-17:00, Saturdays and holidays: 08:00-18:00, and the last day of holidays: 08:00-17:00. Preferential policies for the elderly: Beijing residents aged 60 and above with ‘Beijing Tong – Elderly and Disabled Assistance Card’ and non-Beijing residents aged 60 and above with a valid Beijing residence permit can enter for free with valid documents; non-Beijing residents aged 60 and above can enter at half price with ID cards.


Children: those who are 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.2 meters in height can enter for free.



Admission is free for children under 2 meters (inclusive) and half price for those aged between 6 (exclusive) and 18 (inclusive) years old. Disabled individuals with a disability certificate enter for free. Tour guides with a valid guide certificate are also admitted for free. Retired personnel with a retirement certificate and active-duty military personnel with an officer’s certificate, as well as firefighters and rescue officers, enjoy half-price admission.


Full-time students of primary, middle, and high schools (excluding adult education postgraduates) with a student ID are eligible for half-price admission. Social security recipients with a valid social security card and holders of the ‘Beijing Tong – Civil Affairs Preferential Card’ are entitled to half-price admission. Beijing residents who have acted bravely in the face of injustice with valid documents are admitted for free, as are individuals holding a ‘Disability Service Card’.



Service facilities include transportation within the park, with a reference price of 25 yuan per person for a one-way trip and 45 yuan for a round trip. The address for this service is the boat dock at the east gate of the scenic area. The service operates between the entrance of the scenic area and the peninsula. Stroller rental is available at the visitor center.


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