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

  • 919DISAPPOINTEDGUEST

    Reviewed 27thJuly2017

    We joined the Badaling tour of Great Wall cuz it included the Ming tombs. 35yrs ago we went to the underground tomb and when I asked the guide why we were not shown (organized by the travel bureau at Beijing Int'l hotel) he said it...More

  • gabygar_

    Reviewed 4thJune2017

    We visited this location because it was included with our Great Wall tour but honestly could've done without it. Not much to see besides some artifacts and a recreated sacrificial ceremony that was pretty long. Will not be going back or recommending to anyone.

  • mauricionagase

    Reviewed 22ndMay2017

    If you are an enthusiastic of Chinese history it's probably a nice place to go. But if you are not... Better save some time and some steps to visit other places.

  • patolincl

    Reviewed 11thMay2017

    We visit the Ming underground tombs as part of a tour to the Great Wall. Once we get there we walked around trees and small building before reaching to the main underground entrance. We went down and saw a few traditional coffins painted in red...More

  • JohnandJaneS

    Reviewed 30thOctober2017

    The main building was interesting and the architecture is impressive. The walk was relaxing that the statues along the walkway guarding the tombs are interesting. Not a place I'd go to if it wasn't on my way, however.

  • matiercio22

    Reviewed 22ndOctober2017

    We went here with a tour guide and it was really good history. I would good but with a guide and I wouldn't take to long here. An hour or so is long enough.

  • RayParks

    Reviewed 7thNovember2016

    There was a map of the 13 Ming Tombs at the entrance to show how these tombs were built in the mountains. Instead of walking on the Sacred Way, we got on a larger version of a golf cart, which cost me only CNY10. My...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.

  • geelongexpat

    Reviewed 30thAugust2015

    The Jinshanling section is a long way from Beijing and is a pain to get to, but when you get there it is amazing. Very few people here either. I got to Jinshanling by taking the 908 bus to Mia Yun and then I negotiated...More

  • jbdave

    Reviewed 5thNovember2017

    Not a lot to see in the tomb itself. A long walk, with lots of stairs leading to an underground tomb with a few "relics" on display. Not a lot of information on display. The surrounding areas are probably more of an attraction, but honestly...More

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