Great Wall at Huanghuacheng
Great Wall at Huanghuacheng
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6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Huanghuacheng Great wall is a wild section which is located near a lake and a reservoir, this part of the Wall is called Yellow Flower Fortress and is a good place for hiking.Huanghuacheng Section of the Great Wall is a resort with mountains, lakes and theancient Great Wall. There are very few people to be found here, but it is becomingpopular with hikers.There is a lake and a crescent shaped reservoir nearby. And the lake breaks this sectionof the Great Wall into three segments naturally. Part of the wall is under water and becomes submerged at high tide. So the Huanghuacheng Great Wall is nicknamed "Water Great Wall".The scenery here is unique and will surprise you.
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KW M
Belfast, UK554 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Friends
I’ve been to the other parts of the Great Wall; they have many more tourists and seem much more touristy than this section.
This almost feels like Great Wall Light.
It took 1.5 hours by private car to arrive at this section from downtown BJ, (7:30am – 9:05am on a Sunday) we spent about 1.5-2 hours exploring and walking the wall, taking photo’s and then headed back to the car through the little village. Bought drinks, fruit and some local snacks and headed back into the city.
There were water activities and other things happening, but my friends just wanted to experience seeing the wall and walking on it. It was perfect.
I preferred this section of the wall to the others I’ve been too.
This almost feels like Great Wall Light.
It took 1.5 hours by private car to arrive at this section from downtown BJ, (7:30am – 9:05am on a Sunday) we spent about 1.5-2 hours exploring and walking the wall, taking photo’s and then headed back to the car through the little village. Bought drinks, fruit and some local snacks and headed back into the city.
There were water activities and other things happening, but my friends just wanted to experience seeing the wall and walking on it. It was perfect.
I preferred this section of the wall to the others I’ve been too.
Written September 18, 2023
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Soakitn
6 contributions
Jun. 2023
This was the highlight of my China tour. I am glad I chose this location because it is near the lake and is very beautiful. I visited in early June and the temperature here was cooler than Badaling and Mutianyu Great Wall. There were some Yellow flowers in bloom along the hillside, they made for scenic photos. The submerged wall is also a quite a unique feature for the wall.
In addition, my tour guide Jerry was great company throughout the day. He has a nice sense of humor, so the 2.5 hour drive were not boring. He patiently answered all my, rather random, queries on Chinese history and traditions. At the wall, he was accommodating of time and customised our trek as per my requests.
Further, at the end of the hot day we stopped by for a delicious meal at a roadside restuarant. All-in-all it was a day well spent. I came back with a lifetime of precious memories of the Great Wall.
In addition, my tour guide Jerry was great company throughout the day. He has a nice sense of humor, so the 2.5 hour drive were not boring. He patiently answered all my, rather random, queries on Chinese history and traditions. At the wall, he was accommodating of time and customised our trek as per my requests.
Further, at the end of the hot day we stopped by for a delicious meal at a roadside restuarant. All-in-all it was a day well spent. I came back with a lifetime of precious memories of the Great Wall.
Written June 10, 2023
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Xinyi Sun
Snellville, GA29 contributions
Dec. 2021
Nope , you'll be tired at some point , if you'll. never stop along some rest spots , I'll tell you it's quite hard to climb this wall that was so long stretched
Written November 18, 2022
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Tundykee0
13 contributions
Jan. 2020
It was beautiful and even though we haven't been on another part of the wall, I can definitely say this is the most stunning part of the wall. The lake view is priceless and there are a lot of faculties around the wall at this place. Unfortunately the amusement park was closed due to winter and most part of the wall was also closed but at the summer time I am pretty sure it's the best. Especially for people with kids. You can also float on the lake in a boat.
Written March 21, 2020
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Bob T
LaSalle, IL412 contributions
Oct. 2019 • Solo
Huanghuacheng Great wall is a wild section which is located near a lake and a reservoir, this part of the Wall is called Yellow Flower Fortress and is a good place for hiking.Huanghuacheng Section of the Great Wall is a resort with mountains, lakes and theancient Great Wall. There are very few people to be found here and I was able to spend 4 hours and not see another person on the wall. There is a lake and a crescent shaped reservoir nearby. And the lake breaks this sectionof the Great Wall into three segments naturally. Part of the wall is under water and becomes submerged at high tide. So the Huanghuacheng Great Wall is nicknamed "Water Great Wall".The scenery here is unique and will surprise you.
Written January 4, 2020
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Megan W
Brisbane, Australia63 contributions
Dec. 2019 • Couples
Highly recommend visiting the Great Wall. We did a tour that included a driver and tour guide transporting us to part of the Wall that’s easily accessible with a cable car. It had snowed the day before so we had a beautiful, clear sunny day but still very cold so luckily we dressed warm. The view was spectacular and the Wall history and construction unbelievable.
Written January 3, 2020
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Viliam S.
1 contribution
Nov. 2019
We visited the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. Our guide Coco was very kind but also very professional. We learned a lot of new information and saw beautiful places.We definitely recommend :)
Written January 2, 2020
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sudeepmohan
Surrey, Canada8 contributions
Dec. 2019 • Couples
Enjoyed this trip thoroughly. Thanks to May for picking us up at our hotel early in the morning and dropping us off at the airport in time for the flight. In between she showed us the great wall. Very thoughtful of her to pick up some fruit and water prior to picking us up.
She was knowledgeable and very friendly, spoke good English and was pleasant to deal with.
For someone who does not speak Mandarin I would recommend taking a guided tour rather than doing a solo trip. Will help tremendously.
Loved it. Thanks May.
She was knowledgeable and very friendly, spoke good English and was pleasant to deal with.
For someone who does not speak Mandarin I would recommend taking a guided tour rather than doing a solo trip. Will help tremendously.
Loved it. Thanks May.
Written December 16, 2019
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Danny Fright
2 contributions
Nov. 2019
We had a fantastic time with our guide on The Great Wall. The weather was perfect and our guide was super knowledgeable about all facts and history of The Great Wall. His passion for The Great Wall was very clearly evident and made the excursion that much better. We threw tons of questions at him and he answered every one of them. He chose a very fun restaurant and tasty dishes for us to eat. The car was very clean and they provided water and bananas for us. He was very personable and we would highly recommend this tour.
Written December 12, 2019
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mcczam
Rehoboth, MA21 contributions
Nov. 2019
Walking up the steps is pretty tricky because they were designed to slow down any invaders. The steps are intentionally set at different heights so you have to look down instead of upward. But once you get to the top the view will amaze you!!!
Written December 11, 2019
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JonathanMitchell
Guangzhou, China18 contributions
Who has a phone number / WeChat contact for a driver or even tour company we could catch a lift from BJ to the wall? Thanks!
God_of_Small_Things7
United States1,505 contributions
How long does it take to hike from the road to the actual wall?
Andreasundfamily
Linz, Austria81 contributions
From the parking where Peter drove us to, it is just a 10 min steep walk through a little forest, then you have to climb on the wall, just two meters, and Peter helps. Not complicated at all.
Beth P
Sydney, Australia12 contributions
Myself and partner are wanting to do a tour to the Huanghuacheng section of the wall on Monday 20 May, but are finding the pricing for the "private" tours to be out of our budget.
Can anyone reccommend a small group tour from Beijing to Huanghuacheng?
washington_wahine
Seattle, WA2,775 contributions
John Yellowcar price 1100 RMB (123 pounds) for an all day tour to huanghuacheng - newer SUV, speaks great english, private tour so can be arranged to your needs. He is reviewed well here on TA - I can't put contact info here, but google John Yellowcar Beijing driver and you will find his info.
Emma S
2 contributions
Anyone know the price of a taxi from forbidden city to this part of the wall?
Or
Any private companies available for 7am Sunday 11th November 2018 collection from hotel in forbidden city to this party of the walls ticket administration entry point - collect at 3pm to return to hotel?
inog
Tagbilaran City, Philippines359 contributions
I used:
Kong Lin
Phone:+86 13146901596
Wechat/Whatsapp:
+86 13146901596
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I think it was $80 USD for the day.
Emma S
2 contributions
Anyone know the price of a taxi from forbidden city to this part of the wall?
Or
Any private companies available for 7am Sunday 11th November 2018 collection from hotel in forbidden city to this party of the walls ticket administration entry point - collect at 3pm to return to hotel?
washington_wahine
Seattle, WA2,775 contributions
we used a service found here on tripadvisor but had to book it weeks in advance - sorry.
Hi,
Will be in Beijing for a very long layover and I have arranged for a driver to take us to this section of the wall. I've read that there is an entrance fee and that there isn't one...so trying to figure that out. Is there a good place to watch the sunrise? Thanks in advance!
inog
Tagbilaran City, Philippines359 contributions
There is no singular "Huanghuacheng" entrance. Some places have a fee, others do not. Our driver took us up and we got out, wandered up a trail and through the back of a local restaurant. It was maybe a 50m elevation gain on a dirt path, then you scramble up onto the wall at a low point. We tipped the owners of the restaurant and bought sodas and snacks on our way out, that was it.
Mi C
21 contributions
Were do you need to start the hike? What's the place to get en and off the wall...
KevinSChina
China424 contributions
I would suggest the bus shuttle.
iva_hick
Split, Croatia100 contributions
Hi,
I've read several descriptions on how to get there and on hiking route...and I'm still confused.
Somewhere is mentioned that the hike begins from the village Zhuangdaokou to Xishuiyu, and somewhere from Jintang Huanghuacheng Great Wall to Xishuiyu....are those the same starting points?
Does the bus H21 goes to those starting points?
When does it openes in June? because we would like to have very early start in the morning.
Thank you!!!!
iva_hick
Split, Croatia100 contributions
after some serious time spent googling, I've found this blog where everything is explained in detailes, even with pictures, on how to get to Zhuangdaokou...so if anyone needs it, here is the link: roamingreece. com/the-great-wall-of-china-zhuangdaokou/
and the data is from this year.
odv7402018
Beijing, China15 contributions
Hi, is it possible to get on any part of the wall without a steep hike? I want my mom to see this less touristy section and have a "great wall picture" with the wall behind her but she's not really able to climb very steep steps.
Vanwilder331
Madrid, Spain221 contributions
Actually there is. Some locals who live very close to the Wall may let you walk through their “garden” and guide you to a “private” access to the Wall. Instead of climbing you will walk towards an entrance which is at ground level. That said, locals will charge you some cash to let you cross their garden and take you to a secret entrance. I remember paying 10rmb per person. Good luck!
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