The Huanghuacheng Great Wall of China is located in the Haizhu District, about 60 kilometers north of Beijing. This site was built under the reign of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty to protect the capital and the Imperial Tombs. The Huanghuacheng Section of the Great Wall is about 14 kilometers long.
The Great Wall of China Huanghuacheng is also known as the Great Wall Under Water, as three separate sections of the wall, connecting, go under water. This is because the Xishuiyu Reservoir was built in the area in 1974, when the water level rose, so some low-lying sections of the wall went under water.
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According to legend, the Huanghuacheng Great Wall of China was built of stone slabs and bricks on rice water, so it was very reliable and strong. The ruins of the walls, their battlements, towers, fortresses, pavilions and platforms are well preserved at the Huanghuacheng site.
Useful Information for Visiting the Huanghuacheng Section of the Great Wall
- Name: Huanghuacheng Great Wall of China
- Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
- Opening hours: 08:30-17:00 (summer), 08:30-16:30 (winter)
- Ticket price: 45 yuan
- Tel.: 010-61651111; 010-61651818
- Website: http://www.huanghuacheng.com/
- Address: Xishuiyu, JiuDuhe County, Huairou District, Beijing, China
What to see on the Huanghuacheng Great Wall of China?
Black Dragon Pool
The Black Dragon Basin is located in the westernmost part of the Huanghuacheng Section of the Great Wall, surrounded by mountains. Spring water flows from the bottom of the pool. The water is quite cold and clean. In summer it is very hot outside of the pool and very cool inside.
Ming dynasty chestnut garden
Ancient chestnuts with twisted roots and gnarled branches have a different shape. During the Ming Dynasty, the soldiers guarding the city built up a large area of chestnut trees. After years of suffering, these trees still have deep roots and lush leaves, which is the only humanistic miracle in Beijing.
Boating
You can take a boat from the dam reservoir near the east gate to Biland in the center of Haoming Lake. There are several types of boats for you to choose from, such as yacht, sightseeing boat, pedal boat and rowboat. This 6-minute boat ride will save you a lot of time and energy and provide you with a unique "Great Wall Boat Ride" experience.
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How to get to the Huanghuacheng Section of the Great Wall?
By tour bus:
It is available on weekends and public holidays from April to October.
1. From Dongzhimen Station: At Dongzhimen Public Transportation Center, you need to buy a combined ticket for Huanghuacheng Great Wall and round trip bus. The ticket price is 80 RMB and the bus departs at 08:00-09:00.
2. From Xuanwumen Station: The cost is 84 RMB, including Huanghuachen Great Wall ticket and round trip. The bus leaves at 7:30-8:30.
By bus:
Take the No. 916 or 916 Express bus from Dongzhimen Station to Huairou Bus Station, and then take the No. H21 Bus to Small West Lake Station. Walk north a few minutes to the Huanghuacheng Site of the Great Wall.
Tips for visiting the Huanghuacheng Site of the Great Wall
(Dress comfortably as there are many, many steps to climb on your way to the peaks.
(In summer it is very hot here, you can limit yourself to a headdress.
(The best time to visit this section is from April to October. Winters are cool and windy.