Juyongguan， located in Nankou Town of Changping District, is a famous pass city along the Great Wall, known as one of the three major pass cities of the Great Wall. It is built along the mountain and is very steep. There is a plaque hanging on the tower of Juyongguan that reads "the most magnificent pass in the world", making it a popular spot for tourists to take photos. Moreover, the mountains here are beautiful, with layers of trees, and the famous scenery of "Juyong Diecui" is also around the capital.
The focus of most people visiting Juyongguan is to climb the Great Wall and enjoy the scenery at the top of the mountain. Walking is required within the scenic area, and it takes about three hours to climb to the highest beacon tower, which requires a certain amount of physical strength. Please be mentally prepared before playing. Here list top things to do in the Juyongguan Great Wall.
Looking up at the 'Number One Pass in the World'
To reach the scenic area, you first need to come to the Juyongguan Scenic Area Square at the foot of the mountain. There is a stone gate called Yuntai, which is a precious Tibetan Buddhist architecture with a white stone structure.
The two walls of the internal channel of the cloud platform are carved with Bodhisattva statues, which are beautiful and unique. Follow the stone gate and you can reach the entrance of Guancheng. At this point, you can see the high plaque of "The Most Powerful Pass in the World" and take a photo with it...Juyongguan in Spring
Appreciate the magnificent city tower
After purchasing tickets at the entrance of Guancheng, you can enter the scenic area. There are multiple cultural attractions such as Guandi Temple, Diecui Academy, Biaozhong Temple, and Fengyucang, which worship ancient celebrities and record the history of Juyong Pass. There is also a small lake next to it, which you can visit one by one.
At the same time, standing below the North and South Guancheng towers in the scenic area, one can admire the tall and majestic city towers. The Great Wall connected to the city towers forms a "human" shape on the hillside, which is very unique. The inns and restaurants within the scenic area are also located here.
Climbing the Great Wall
After visiting the city tower, you can start the journey of climbing the Great Wall. Climbing to the top beacon tower usually takes two to three hours, which is a physical challenge. But upon reaching the top of the mountain, one can see one of the famous eight scenic spots in the capital, "Juyong Diecui". In the distance, the green mountains are continuous, with overlapping mountains, and a wide view that makes people feel relaxed....Climb Juyongguan Great Wall
There will be public toilets and a small shop selling snacks and drinking water on the road, but the price is higher than outside. If you have enough energy, you can bring some snacks and drinking water yourself. It is recommended to bring high calorie foods such as chocolate and raisins to supplement your energy. This section of the Great Wall is quite steep, with steep steps of 40 centimeters and gentle steps of 20-30 centimeters. Moreover, due to prolonged trampling on certain areas, there may be uneven wear and tear, so it is important to be extra careful when stepping on them. After climbing the Great Wall, you can choose the same path to return, or you can go down the mountain from another direction of the Great Wall and return to the scenic area square.
Travel Tips
Address: Juyongguan Village, Nankou Town, Changping District, Beijing
Phone: 010-69771665
Opening Hours: 8:30-16:30 throughout the yea
Tickets : CNY 185 included tram inside the tourist area.
