The Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian Park is located in the Fangshan District, southwest of Beijing. It is renowned worldwide for the discovery of the first Peking Man skullcap, which dates back to 500,000 to 700,000 years ago, on December 2, 1929, pushing human history forward by half a million years. Subsequent excavations have revealed the activities of the ‘New Cave Man’ who lived 100,000 years ago and the ‘Shandingdong Man’ who lived 10,000 years ago, along with a plethora of ancient animal fossils, making this site a crucial base for the study of ancient humans and ancient biology.
On March 4, 1961, the State Council listed it as one of the first national key cultural relics protection units. On December 11, 1987, UNESCO included the Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian in the World Cultural Heritage List.Opening hours: July 17th to August 31st, Monday to Thursday, 09:00-16:00; Friday and Sunday, 09:00-17:00; Saturday, 09:00-18:30. From September 1st to December 31st, 09:00-16:00.
Preferential policies for minors: Minors under 18 years old (including those from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and foreigners with permanent residence) can enter for free with valid identification.
Elderly: People aged 60 and above can enter for free with valid identification.
College students: Full-time undergraduate students aged 18 and above (excluding continuing education students) can enter with a 50% discount with valid identification.
Active-duty military personnel: Can enter with a 50% discount with an officer’s ID.
Retired personnel: Can enter for free with a retirement certificate.
Fire and rescue personnel: Can enter for free with valid identification.
Relatives of martyrs visiting from other places: Can enter for free with a ‘Proof of Martyr’s Remote Commemoration’ or a ‘Letter for Martyr’s Relatives’ Remote Commemoration. ‘
Medical staff: Can enter for free with a work ID.
People with disabilities: Individuals with a ‘Disability Service Card’ can enter for free.
Beijing-based disabled military personnel: Can enter for free with a ‘Civil Affairs Preference Card.’
Beijing-based disabled public security police: Can enter for free with a ‘Civil Affairs Preference Card.’
Beijing-based retired military personnel: Can enter for free with a ‘Civil Affairs Preference Card. ‘
Beijing-based individuals who have acted bravely: Can enter for free with a ‘Civil Affairs Preference Card.’
