Jinshanling Great Wall


Jinshanling (simplified Chinese: 金山岭; traditional Chinese: 金山嶺; pinyin: Jīnshānlǐng) is a section of the Great Wall of China located in the mountainous area in Luanping County, Hebei Province, 125 km northeast of Beijing. This section of the wall is connected with the Simatai section to the east.  Some distance to the west lies the Mutianyu section. Jinshanling was built from 1570 CE during the Ming Dynasty.

The wall

The Jinshanling section of the Great Wall is 10.5 km long with 5 passes, 67 towers and 3 beacon towers. The initial section of the wall has been restored to original condition, but the condition of the wall deteriorates towards its natural state as it approaches Simatai. The entrance fee is 65 RMB. A cable car (40 RMB) has been constructed to take visitors to the highest point along the wall. There is an additional admission charge of 50 RMB to continue on to the Simatai section, and a 5 RMB fee to cross the suspension bridge.

Client’s Reviews

  • Sharp X

    Reviewed 24thMarch2017

    I thought it would be bigger like a mini-Forbidden City but found it quite petite inside. There are 13 emperors of Ming buried here and many buildings were burned during the Cultural Revolution. Do not smoke at the grounds for park staff will look at...More

  • chrispC2489CX

    Reviewed 29thApril2018

    Glad we went out here to see the Ming Tombs - or at least one of them, as they are spread out. Not really a lot to see of any detail, but more about the experience and what they constructed. Only go if you have...More

  • James T

    Reviewed 17thAugust2015

    As someone else here has now mentioned but I didn't see before, the path to Simatai is closed! We were planning to hike to Simatai, but a taxi driver insisted the way was closed. It's a popular scam around the world for drivers to claim...More

  • LeeYen76

    Reviewed 6thDecember2017

    My family went to Ming Tomb from Badaling Great Wall by bus 879. This bus stop 879 just 100 m away from the 877 bus stop at Badaling. This bus 879 go to Dingling last stop. Even though the bus route show they go to...More

  • Eddiemack

    Reviewed 12thMay2018

    Not much to see but an opportunity to learn about the burial rituals employed during the Ming dynasty.

  • maggie2moo2002

    Reviewed 23rdNovember2018

    This was an interesting place to visit, but the view on the exterior was my favorite. The displays inside were poorly lit and suffered from glare on the glass. It was hard to see what was inside the vitrines. Also, it could be the time...More

  • 607jayb

    Reviewed 16thAugust2017

    We stopped here on our way to the Great Wall. Frankly, there is not a lot to see here, but you can sample parts of Chinese history and culture. They feature some interesting artifacts and there is a large gift shop.

  • RossOrpington

    Reviewed 28thOctober2017

    I have wanted to visit these ever since seeing the Mong Tomb in Nanjing. The reality did not disappoint. I was taken here by my Chinese hosts. I firstly walked along the Sacred Way before moving on to Dingling Tomb which is the only one...More

  • yourtaina

    Reviewed 10thNovember2017

    It is beautiful, I'll give you that. The path is bordered with beautiful landscaping and detailed life-size statues. It is peaceful and breathtaking. However, it's a simple walk in a beautiful park. You cannot visit any tombs. It's a straight path that you cannot deviate...More

  • 48lisas48

    Reviewed 12thApril2018

    We are on a tour and were brought here. It’s a bit of a walk from the car park to the tomb and then more steps down and back out again. Once inside there isn’t anything there to see. There are some replicas of sarcophagus...More

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