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Jinshanling Great Wall
Jinshanling Great Wall stands at the border between Luanping County of Chengde City and Miyun County of Beijing. It is named after the large and small Jinshan between Wuling Peak of Yanshan Mountain and Gubeikou Wohu Ridge. This section of the Great Wall was built along the foothills and offers a broad view. It is a beautiful, magnificent part of the Great Wall dating from the Ming Dynasty. Compared with other parts of the Great Wall, it maintains its well-preserved original appearance—simple and pure, quiet and peaceful. It is an excellent choice for visiting the Great Wall near Beijing.Luanping · 29.5 km from downtown
Aranya · Jinshanling
Aranya · Jinshanlingis an eco-resort and lifestyle destination that blends the concepts of natural mountain living with wellness-focused travel. Nestled in a valley embraced by the Yanshan Mountains and the Jinshanling Great Wall, it is surrounded by rolling peaks and vast forests, offering a tranquil atmosphere close to nature that allows you to leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind. The project emphasizes "dwelling among the mountains and rivers," with a design that seeks harmony with the original landscape. Buildings and landscapes are quietly embedded into the valley, presented in a simple and rustic form that echoes the textures and colors of the surrounding nature.Aranya · Jinshanlingis more than just a residential area; it is a lifestyle destination that advocates for physical and mental well-being and community interaction. Through its high-greenery environment, carefully laid-out residences and public spaces, and activities centered around culture, social connection, and wellness, it provides diverse experiences for residents and short-term travelers alike. Here, you can stroll through the woods, listen to birdsong, and watch the flowing water, or participate in rich community activities and cultural gatherings, finding inner peace amidst the changing scenery of the mountains throughout the seasons.Luanping · 29 km from downtown
Jinshanling Galaxy Ski Resort
Jinshanling International Ski Resort is located in Dongyingzi Village, Changshanyu Town, Luanping County, Chengde City, Hebei Province. The average winter temperature can drop as low as -10°C, with snow coverage lasting for over four months. The ski resort is conveniently located near the Luanping exit of the Daguang Expressway, with interconnected national and provincial highways forming a comprehensive transportation network. It's approximately 165 km from Beijing, just a 2-hour drive via the Daguang-Jingcheng Expressway. The main ski area features a ski equipment hall, ski resort hotel, mountaintop restaurant, alpine ski resort, and seven advanced domestic and international cable cars, capable of accommodating 12,000 skiers and snow players simultaneously while hosting major national skiing competitions. The resort also includes a snow entertainment zone with nearly ten activities such as snowmobiles and snow tanks. The ski resort has 3 parking lots, with 2 additional parking lots at the mid-mountain shuttle stop. The resort restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of the ski equipment hall, offering some Chinese-style light meals to meet visitors' daily energy needs. Jinshanling Ski Resort has a main peak elevation of 1,750 meters. The entire attraction was planned and designed by Tsinghua University Architectural Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd., while the main ski area was designed by Canada's Ecosign company. With a vertical drop of up to 600 meters, the resort features 31 planned ski slopes spanning approximately 30 kilometers in total length and covering about 1.02 million square meters. It stands as a rare and exceptional professional skiing destination.Luanping · 22.3 km from downtown
BEIJING WTOWN
BEIJING WTOWN is located on the northeast side of Miyun County in Beijing. It is about 140 kilometers from the Beijing Municipality. Regarded as 'Wuzhen in Beijing', Gubei Water Town boasts a combination of mountains, water and ancient villages. The town was built on the foundations of five sub natural villages of Simatai Village at the foot of Simatai Great Wall, the most dangerous and majestic section of the entire Great Wall. Visitors may indulge in hot springs, local cuisine, and take a hike up Simatai Great Wall, making this town a great choice for a relaxing getaway in the suburbs of Beijing.Beijing · 32.3 km from Luanping
Badaling Great Wall
The Badaling Great Wall is renowned as one of the Nine Strategic Passes under heaven, combining majestic cliffs with picturesque greenery to form the most spectacular section of the Ming Dynasty fortifications. Living up to the Chinese saying "He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true hero," this remains the premier choice for most Chinese visitors to experience the Wall. The fortress gate exhibits a trapezoidal shape, narrower on the east and wider on the west, featuring two gate towers. The eastern arch bears the inscription "Juyong Waizhen" (Frontier Town of Juyong), while the western gate displays "Beimen Suoyue" (Key to the Northern Gate). North of the fortress stretches the 12-tower Northern Wall section, while to the south lies the less crowded Southern Wall with 7 watchtowers. If time permits, we recommend exploring the Southern Wall first before tackling the more popular Northern section. ▲Walk Through Six Centuries of Golden History: A Visual Feast of Vermilion Foliage Blanketing the Great Wall ▲ As night descends, the Badaling Great Wall transforms into a gilded dragon winding through shadowed peaks, its illuminated battlements whispering tales of millennia - where imperial splendor meets enduring mystery beneath constellations of golden light. ▲Cloaked in winter's crystalline mantle, the Badaling Great Wall becomes a silver serpent coiled between snow-draped peaks, its ancient stones gilded by dawn's golden raysChina · Beijing
Universal Beijing Resort
Beijing Universal Studios is a highly anticipated theme park destination, including Universal Theme Park, Beijing Universal CityWalk, and two resort hotels. It features brand new selected Attraction and includes popular entertainment facilities and attractions from Universal Theme Parks around the world. ▲Universal Studios Beijing: Blending Chinese cultural elements to create a unique experience, it has seven theme Attraction, 37 rides and entertainment facilities and landmark attractions, 24 performances, 80 Dining and 30 retail stores. ▲Minion Land: It is a colorful world full of joy! At this moment, these naughty Minions are walking around the streets, ports and city centers, having fun all over the world without restraint! At the same time, Gru is also recruiting soldiers for the Minions Army, so hurry up and sign up at Gru's house! ▲The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™: Here you can leave the ordinary world behind and experience the wonderful rides and endless magical adventures, which will lead you step by step into a thrilling and interesting magical world! ▲Transformers Metrobase: This is a Cybertron-style base, which is transformed by Transformers the size of a city. If you are ready to become an agent, then accept Optimus Prime's recruitment, join the Beijing Nest Force, fight side by side with the Autobots, and fight against the Decepticons to protect the earth! ▲Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness: This is an ancient place like a paradise, and also a legendary place that combines the beauty of nature and craftsmanship. Come here to explore your own Kung Fu! There's also Jurassic World Isla Nublar, Hollywood, and Waterworld waiting for you to explore! ▲The Universal Studios Grand Hotel The Universal Studios Grand Hotel is located at the entrance of Universal Studios Beijing and offers Hollywood-themed accommodation and the privilege of Early Park Admission via the Universal Studios Beijing VIP Experience entrance; NUO Resort Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the entrance. Guests can enjoy a well-equipped fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and spa center (NUO SPA). Guests can also enjoy Early Park Admission via the Universal Studios Beijing VIP Experience entrance. Both hotels combine themed features with high-end facilities to create an immersive vacation experience.China · Beijing
The Palace Museum
The Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is also the symbol of ancient China. When you are in the majestic and orderly high walls and deep courtyards, you can truly feel its former glory. ▲The long history has left behind large-scale precious buildings and countless cultural relics, which have also become the main attraction of visiting the Forbidden City today. ▲Classic attractions: The Forbidden City Corner Tower is a polygonal building with a convex plane on all four sides. It is located in Dongcheng District, Beijing. The roof has three layers. The upper layer is a hip roof with vertical and horizontal intersections. It is composed of a gable roof with flowing water on two slopes and a hip roof with four slopes. Because there are nine main ridges on this roof, it is called the Nine-ridge Hall. ▲Sundials are divided into two types according to their installation principle: equatorial and horizontal. The sundial installed using the equatorial principle is called an equatorial sundial. The key points of its production are that it must have a time plate, a latitude arc and a gnomon. When operating, the time plate must be parallel to the equatorial plane of the earth, the gnomon must be in the same direction as the earth's axis, and the shadow cast by the gnomon on the gnomon is the desired time. ▲The Treasure House is located in the Ningshou Palace area. It has a rich collection of treasures, including Buddhist supplies, ornaments, daily utensils, and treasures for appreciation. Among them, the red coral lion about 14 cm high, the Dongzhu court beads about 130 cm long, and the gold "Fengtianzhibao" seal are all rare treasures. ▲The Clock and Watch Museum is located in the Fengxian Hall in the palace. Most of the clocks on display are British products, but there are also clocks from other countries such as France and Switzerland. In addition to the timing function, these clocks are decorated with figures, birds, beasts, flowers, etc., which can also make various different movements. They are very delicately made. Among them, the copper-plated gilded writing clock, the copper-plated gilded enamel gourd-top fishing and woodcutting farming clock, and the copper-plated gilded rotating flower running man rhinoceros carrying clock are very rare.China · Beijing
Simatai Great Wall
AuthenticGreat WallAttraction] Simatai Great Wall is one of the latest opened sections in BeijingGreat WallAttraction, located at the border of Beijing and Hebei, has preservedMing Great WallThe original Great Wall was built along razor-edged mountain ridges, making it extremely precipitous and creating diverse wall forms in this section. The eastern segment has 16 watchtowers, while the western segment has 18.BadalingCompared to other attractions like the Great Wall, Simatai Great Wall is farther from the city center, so it has always had few visitors.Badaling Great WallThat kind of overcrowding phenomenon. In addition, the Simatai Great Wall was developed relatively late, avoiding the issue of excessive renovation, and withBadaling Great WallIn comparison, this place appears more authentic, with dilapidated walls and ruins stretching as far as the eye can see. Every fall, the red leaves here attract many travelers to admire the crimson-covered mountains from the ancient Great Wall, offering a completely different experience from viewing the foliage at Fragrant Hills. Simatai Great Wall east section introduction: Simatai one-sided wall is now open: The Simatai Great Wall, hailed by UNESCO as the "original Great Wall," was officially inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1987. It has gained global acclaim for its five distinctive marvels: thrilling ascents, dense watchtower distribution, picturesque scenery, ingenious design, and complete preservation. The Times of the UK once ranked it as the "top of the world's 25 must-see landscapes." A professional saying circulates in the industry: only by climbing Simatai can one truly understand the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. Unlike other standardized restoration sections, Simatai completely retains its authentic Ming-era features, serving as the definitive model for studying the military engineering, frontier defense wisdom, and architectural aesthetics of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. The opening of the Simatai single-sided wall showcases one of the rarest and most unique ridge-core remnants along the Great Wall. Centered around this perfectly preserved Ming Dynasty single-sided wall as its landmark feature, complemented by four exceptionally rare original Ming structures, these layered and mutually enhancing elements create China's only authentic outdoor classroom of Ming frontier defense. Together, they fully reconstruct the military system and cultural heritage of the Great Wall as it existed six centuries ago. Single-sided wall [the Great Wall's perfectly preserved single-sided wall]: The single-sided wall, as an irreplaceable gem of the Great Wall, is the only surviving original structure of its kind along the entire wall, with no replicas or restoration alterations, preserving the authentic architectural style of the Ming dynasty. Ming border garrison troops mastered the military strategy of "using terrain to fortify defenses," innovating the wall's construction by leveraging Simatai's steep ridges and cliffs: abandoning the conventional dual-wall structure, they utilized the sheer outer cliffs as a natural defensive barrier, building only a single orderly defensive wall on the inner side, creating the unique marvel of the single-sided wall. It is not a naturally collapsed ruin, but a functional structure deliberately designed, precisely laid out, and completely preserved under Ming military planning, serving as the physical embodiment of Qi Jiguang's frontier defense philosophy. This entire wall section perfectly integrates natural barriers with man-made defenses, shattering the public's conventional perception of the Great Wall as having "twin high walls in continuous regularity." Walking along the single-sided wall on the precipitous ridge, with one side flanked by the solid ancient Ming wall and the other by sheer cliffs dropping thousands of feet, visitors directly experience both the majestic grandeur and the harsh realities of Ming frontier defense. It is precisely because of this unique form and heritage that the industry consensus emerged: only by climbing Simatai can one truly understand the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. Ascending this single-sided wall allows genuine comprehension of the ancients' supreme military wisdom in "using natural barriers as defenses and craftsmanship to repel enemies," as well as the Ming Great Wall's construction philosophy of adapting to local conditions and following natural advantages. It serves as a precious physical specimen for studying the Ming Dynasty Great Wall's frontier defense system and architectural techniques. [Four rare supporting relics] 1. Octagonal dome-top watchtower: A rare octagonal watchtower on the Great Wall, built without wooden beams or iron nails, relying solely on interlocking brick-and-stone physics for load-bearing, representing the pinnacle of Ming Dynasty masonry craftsmanship; 2. Twin lotus stone carving: an original Ming dynasty relief carving on the arched gate of the enemy tower, embodying soldiers' wishes for national peace and family reunion on the frontier; 3. Ming dynasty wall-attached platform: The only intact original wall-attached platform along the entire Beijing Great Wall, used for stationing troops and storing military provisions, restoring the authentic scenes of frontier defense life; 4. Arrow window arch lintel: The original Ming dynasty brick and stone arch features refined lines, embodying the architectural aesthetics of the Ming dynasty Great Wall. The Simatai Great Wall takes the single-sided wall as its core framework and four exceptionally rare original Ming structures as its cultural pillars, perfectly preserving the historical appearance, military system, and humanistic stories of the 600-year-old Ming Dynasty Great Wall. This opening strictly follows the cultural relic revitalization principle of "minimal intervention and preservation of original state," bringing these long-secluded frontier remnants out of obscurity and transforming them into a living cultural classroom accessible to the public for climbing, viewing, interpreting, and reflecting. It truly achieves mutual empowerment between heritage conservation, cultural transmission, and tourism integration, enabling more people to ascend the Simatai Great Wall and understand the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. Travel route reference The hiking trail at Simatai Great Wall is relatively steep. It takes more than 1 km of uphill walking from the foot of the mountain to the watchtower, requiring a certain level of physical strength. At the base of the Great Wall, there is a cableway that directly reaches near "East Tower 8" and "East Tower 5". Visitors with limited physical strength can choose to take it. The cableway costs CNY 90 for a one-way trip and CNY 160 for a round-trip.Beijing · 31.7 km from Luanping
The Mountain Resort Scenic Area
Construction of the resort began in 1703 and took 89 years to complete, spanning the reigns of the Qing emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong. This was the second political center apart from Beijing during the Qing dynasty. The mountain resort is divided into four major areas. On the south side are the palace and lake areas, and on the north side are the mountain and grassland areas. The palace and lake areas house the essence of the mountain resort. The lake area contains many examples of architecture from China's Jiangnan region just south of the Yangtze River. These are a result of the love the emperors Kangxi and Qianlong had for the Jiangnan scenery.Chengde · 50.9 km from Luanping
National Museum of China
The National Museum of China is an institution that, on behalf of the country, collects, studies, displays and interprets representative material evidence that fully reflects China's fine traditional culture and advanced socialist culture. It is a national palace of history, culture and art and a cultural living room. The National Museum of China currently has more than 1.4 million collections, covering ancient cultural relics, modern and contemporary cultural relics, rare books and ancient books, and artworks. Among them, there are 815,000 pieces (sets) of ancient cultural relics, 340,000 pieces (sets) of modern and contemporary cultural relics, more than 240,000 pieces (volumes) of rare books and ancient books, and a total of nearly 6,000 first-class cultural relics. In recent years, especially since the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the National Museum of China has increased its efforts to collect representative material evidence reflecting contemporary advanced culture, and publicly collected cultural relics collections from the society, collecting an average of about 50 sets of ancient cultural relics and more than 1,000 sets of modern and contemporary cultural relics, physical objects and artworks each year. The exhibitions of the National Museum of China include three series: basic exhibitions, special exhibitions, and temporary exhibitions, forming a three-dimensional exhibition system covering theme exhibitions, basic exhibitions, special exhibitions, and temporary exhibitions. Among them, "Ancient China", "Road to Rejuvenation" and "Road to Rejuvenation in the New Era" are the basic exhibitions of the National Museum, and are also important positions for promoting Chinese traditional culture, advanced socialist culture, and cultivating and practicing the core socialist values. The special exhibitions are mainly based on the collection of cultural relics, including more than ten special exhibitions such as ancient Chinese bronzes, Buddhist statues, jades, porcelains, modern classic works of art, and African wood carvings. Temporary exhibitions include two categories: self-planned exhibitions and introduced exchange exhibitions, covering historical culture, fine cultural relics, archaeological discoveries, classic works of art, regional culture, international exchanges and other aspects, with an average of more than 40 exhibitions held each year. The National Museum of China has rich research resources, a solid research foundation and strong research capabilities, and is the industry leader in the development of the domestic museum industry. Since 2018, in accordance with the principle of "not seeking to collect but to exhibit, open cooperation, mutual benefit and win-win", we have established strategic cooperative relations with many cultural and museum institutions, institutes, universities and colleges at home and abroad, jointly carried out academic research, held high-quality cultural relics exhibitions, convened seminars, launched postdoctoral research workstations, and took the lead in establishing two international organizations, the BRICS Museum Alliance and the Silk Road Museum Alliance, striving to play a greater role and make greater contributions in promoting the core socialist values, enhancing cultural confidence, promoting exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations, and building a socialist cultural power.China · Beijing
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AriminiOctober 19, 2026
5.0
It was well woth booking. Ot took out the stress of finding reliable transport and buying the tickets myself. And the Jinshanling section is stunningly beautiful. You do need to be somewhat fit, but if you book this trip you are probably aware of that already, since this is part of the appeal of this section. There are plenty of people, but sometimes you are alone for minutes on end. Loved the mix.
Jinshanling Great Wall
_SZ***46October 1, 2026
4.0
With so many people during the National Day holiday, parking became a problem. There seemed to be far too few staff, and the signage was inadequate, leaving many new customers completely lost. There was also a very bizarre parking lot; I don't understand how it was designed.
Aranya · Jinshanling
Hi 佐伊January 9, 2025
5.0
We started from Beijing.
The snow quality is very good and the snow trail is long. It feels worth taking a cable car to slide down.
There are many snow trails.
Vega is intermediate, but there are only two high points. I can see it in the photos I took. So friends who come to this snow trail for the first time should pay attention not to drop too fast. After these two places, it will be beginner level.
Today, I skied 6 times and it was worth it. The length is 4.46km.
I skied many times on the practice trail.
The s turn is very smooth.
Look, my arm has been covered with plaster.
Jinshanling Galaxy Ski Resort
Low ShusianOctober 18, 2026
5.0
flickered to life, illuminating the bridges, canals, and traditional rooftops. Even the Simatai Great Wall up on the mountain was lit up like a glowing dragon guarding the valley. Walking through the illuminated streets in the cool evening air was the perfect way to wind down after a physically demanding hike.In conclusion, full-day trip to Beijing WTown and the Simatai Great Wall was a flawless adventure. It is a great place with exceptionally nice scenery that offers a wonderful contrast between the tranquil water town and the wild, rugged beauty of the mountains. While the climb up the Great Wall is a genuine challenge that will test your legs, the breathtaking views waiting for you at the summit are absolutely worth the effort. Combined with the exceptional guidance of a great tour guide who kept us on track and enriched our understanding of the area, the entire day was thoroughly enjoyable, fun, and seamless. I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Beijing
BEIJING WTOWN
M98***63October 21, 2026
5.0
Five-star review! Thank you, Director Li, for your dedication, patience, and thorough explanations. We were originally scheduled to board at 8:00 AM from Lao She Teahouse near Qianmen, but considering it was too early, the subway transfer would be necessary, and the walking would take time, I considered getting a refund. Director Li learned that I was taking Metro Line 8 from Muxiyuan and directed me to the Beitucheng station, allowing us to meet at 8:50 AM. Following Director Li's directions, I boarded the bus at Beitucheng. Today's Great Wall visit went very smoothly and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you, Director Li!
Badaling Great Wall
Munx zayaOctober 22, 2026
5.0
We had an amazing time at Universal Beijing Resort as a family! The park was incredibly exciting for the children, with so many fun rides, attractions, and amazing themed areas to explore. Everything was well organized, and the instructions were clear and easy to understand, making it easy to get around and enjoy the experience.We booked our tickets through Trip.com, and the process was smooth and convenient. The whole family had a wonderful and memorable day. Highly recommended for families visiting Beijing, especially those traveling with children!
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不爱吃香蕉的小姐姐October 23, 2026
5.0
The scholar said that Director Li took me to visit the National Museum of China and the Forbidden City. Thank you, Director Li, for your vivid, interesting, witty and humorous explanations. You made the historical stories that I originally thought were boring feel like I was there, immersed in the stories, and felt like I was a part of that era. It was a wonderful experience. Time flew by, and Director Li was still eager to tell more stories. Thank you, Director Li!
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NachtischOctober 13, 2026
5.0
Autumn at Simatai reveals the most authentic side of the Great Wall. Untouched by excessive restoration, the ruins intertwine with the crimson leaves, and the single-sided wall stands like a sharp blade amidst the vibrant colors of the forest. Climbing to a high vantage point, the autumn hues of the Yanshan Mountains stretch as far as the eye can see, a collision of historical desolation and natural splendor. If you happen to visit when the morning mist hasn't yet dissipated, and a sea of clouds blankets the ridgeline, you'll feel that all the grandeur of the Great Wall has been bestowed upon Simatai. A visit in autumn is truly worthwhile.
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M15***37October 22, 2026
4.0
Most of the buildings in the Mountain Resort are destroyed, leaving only foundations. Most of what we see now is newly built. (Most visitors are retirees; perhaps because we arrived early, there were very few full-price tickets.)
⌚️: A 3-hour intensive tour only visited the core attractions, excluding the back mountain. The route was: Lizheng Gate - Yanbo Zhishuang - Yunshan Shengdi - Ruyi Boat - Yanyu Tower - Yongyou Temple - Rehe Spring - Jinshan Pavilion - Shuixin Pavilion - Dehui Gate Exit
🎫: We bought a combined ticket for the Mountain Resort and two temples (we visited the temples in the afternoon).
♥️Regarding accommodation: There are many accommodations near Lizheng Gate of the Mountain Resort. The Mountain Resort Hotel is very good, with weekend discounts. The buffet breakfast is plentiful, starting at 7 am, and you can explore the gardens immediately afterward.
🧱The Eight Outer Temples are the collective name for 12 royal Tibetan Buddhist temples in the northeastern part of the Mountain Resort; eight of them were directly managed by the Qing Dynasty's Lifan Yuan (Court of Colonial Affairs), hence the name "Eight Outer Temples" (or "Eight Temples Outside the Pass"). A World Cultural Heritage site, they are a model of the fusion of Han, Tibetan, and Mongolian architecture.
• Construction Period: 1713-1780 (52nd year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign to 45th year of the Qianlong Emperor's reign)
• Existing Core Sites Open to Visitors: Potala Palace (Little Potala Palace), Xumi Fushou Temple (Panchen Lama's Palace), Puning Temple, Anyuan Temple, and Pule Temple; most others are damaged and closed to the public.
✅ We selected two highlights: the Little Potala Palace and the Panchen Lama's Palace. A combined ticket (200 RMB/person) purchased with the resort is more cost-effective.
🧱 Potala Palace (Little Potala Palace, a must-see)
✅ Highlights: The largest of the Eight Outer Temples, modeled after the Potala Palace in Lhasa; the Great Red Platform + the Gilded Hall of Universal Unity, red walls and white platform, perfect for photos; from the top, you can overlook the entire city and the Summer Palace. Enjoy panoramic views of the magnificent Bangchui Mountain.
✅ Duration: 2-3 hours; Best time for photos: 3-5 pm, when the sunset illuminates the golden summit. No need to go to Lhasa, this place is perfect for taking Tibetan-style photos!
🧱Xumi Fushou Temple (Panchen Lama's Residence)
✅Highlights: Built to welcome the Sixth Panchen Lama, modeled after Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse; the Miaogao Zhuangyan Hall features eight gilded bronze dragons on its roof ridge, and the glazed pagoda on the mountaintop is a landmark. The stone carvings and murals on the four doors and eight sides of the glazed pagoda are brightly colored and exquisite!
✅This temple is not large; a visit takes about an hour.
⚠️The two temples are very close to each other, a 10-minute walk, and there is also a free shuttle bus, which is very convenient.
The Mountain Resort Scenic Area
E43***44October 13, 2026
5.0
张洋导游讲解的非常好！All visitors should book the national Museum of China trip. It is not easy to book on your own, book through Trip.com and have a guide to share the history with you..
National Museum of China
