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

  • BGratrix

    Reviewed 17thApril2017

    What made the visit interesting was the size and quality of the structure; mostly underground. Lots of pieces, including the Emperor and Empresses thrones, money, cloth, jewelry. I was impressed by the sheer size of the underground rooms, and seemingly in good shape too. Another...More

  • Myo M

    Reviewed 4thJanuary2018

    Out of the 13 or so tombs of the Ming emperors, only two are open to the public (I'm quite positive only two since the combo ticket only mentions those two namely Changling & Dingling, and yes it's a good idea to get that combo...More

  • Carole A

    Reviewed 19thMarch2017

    Interesting tour not what I expected to see. This is interesting and gives you knowledge of the different emperors and their dynasty only a short tour but glad to have visited here

  • 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.

  • TheCubicleEscapee

    Reviewed 28thNovember2017

    Fascinating place in China, we were able to visit on the way to the Great Wall and it was a really cool and educational visit. I would certainly love to come back to this part of China.

  • Woo1949

    Reviewed 20thMay2017

    Only enjoyed the walk along the path way seeing the carved animals but that's about all. Wouldn't have visited here if not part of a group tour.

  • Harrison-F-Carter

    Reviewed 24thFebruary2017

    Quite a 'scenic' location and another dose of the classic Chinese architectural stylings. Interesting hall of exhibits, but remember that the tombs are sealed, so there is not necessarily something specific to see. Good views are afforded from the top of the building.

  • snazzysnaps

    Reviewed 27thApril2017

    We travelled to this attraction independently and arrived at the Ming Tombs stop on the Chanping Line. As we exited a driver offered to take us but we said we would walk. After 20 minutes (a nice walk) we arrived at the Ming Tombs Sacred...More

  • George H

    Reviewed 18thMay2017

    The entrance way is pleasing to the eye when you stroll the trees noticing painted archways, ornate stone carved steps and small marble tables surrounded by stools in the form of mini elephants. Proceeding along you then have to descend quite a few flights of...More

  • 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

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