Known as the "Gateway to the Imperial Capital", Zhangjiakou is home to a diverse mix of ethnic groups and a cultural convergence zone for Mongolian and Han civilizations. To this day, it preserves a wealth of cultural relics spanning various dynasties and ethnic traditions, including ancient ruins, historic buildings, segments of the Great Wall, ancient tomb clusters, stone steles and age-old temples.
Dajingmen, a strategic pass of the Great Wall, stands as the city’s symbol. Fanshan Town in Zhuolu County marks the ancient battlefield where the Yellow Emperor fought Chiyou, one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation. Every year, numerous Chinese descendants come here to trace their ancestral roots and offer sacrifices to their forefathers. Other remarkable relics worthy of a visit include the Han Dynasty tomb clusters in Daiwangcheng of Yu County and Huai’an County, Liao Dynasty mural tombs in Xuanhua, as well as Jellyfish Palace, Yunquan Temple and Qingyuan Tower in the urban area.
Beyond cultural sightseeing, visitors can enjoy vacation getaways, mountain hiking, fishing, cool summer retreats, and taste frontier specialties while admiring the iconic pastoral scenery depicted in the ancient line: When the wind blows, the grass bends low to reveal flocks of cattle and sheep. Among its natural landscapes, Zhongdu Grassland in Zhangbei is one of the closest intact natural grasslands to Beijing. Boasting cool summers and lush pastures, it offers immersive Mongolian cultural experiences and serves as an ideal summer leisure resort.
Top Attractions in Zhangjiakou
Dajingmen
Located north of downtown Zhangjiakou, Dajingmen is a vital Great Wall pass and the city’s emblem, famed for its precipitous terrain. First built in 1644, the first year of the Shunzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty, the gate tower nestles in a valley between East Taiping Mountain and West Taiping Mountain. Four powerful characters in Yan Zhenqing’s calligraphy reading "Magnificent Rivers and Mountains" hang prominently above the central arch.
Within Zhangjiakou’s territory lie ten segments of Great Wall ruins dating back to six eras: the Warring States Period, Qin Dynasty, Northern Wei, Northern Qi, Jin Dynasty and Ming Dynasty. These relics bear witness to countless pivotal ancient battles, and the region once served as a major trading hub for ethnic peoples across northern China.
- Ticket Price: 10 RMB per person
- Contact: 0313-8189140
- Transportation: Take Bus No.16 within downtown Zhangjiakou
- Address: Dajingmen Scenic Area, Qiaoxi District, north of Zhangjiakou City
Yunquan Temple
A poem vividly describes this temple perched on the eastern slope of Ci’er Mountain in western Zhangjiakou:
Morning glow gilds Yunquan at late autumn dawn,
Golden light spills over eight grand halls.
Carved eaves and painted beams adorn crimson pavilions,
Ice caves, wind grottoes and water springs hold wondrous charms.
Ancient elm and willow trees recall distant ages,
Incense curls, blessing all who seek Buddha’s grace.
This peak of Guanyin draws pilgrims to pray,
The finest Buddhist temple beyond the frontier passes.
Ci’er Mountain rises over 1,000 meters, towering and shrouded in mist year-round, with clear mountain springs flowing endlessly. Constructed in 1393, the 26th year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty, Yunquan Temple boasts a history of more than 600 years and underwent multiple renovations and expansions throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Uniquely, the upper section houses Taoist halls while the lower section features Buddhist shrines, integrating both Buddhist and Taoist cultures. Three natural grottoes line the western cliff: the Wind Cave at the center, the Water Cave to the north, and the Ice Cave to the south. Though adjacent to one another, each grotto presents a vastly different landscape, leaving visitors marveling at nature’s wonders.
- Contact: 13831316546
- Ticket Price: 10 RMB per person
- Address: Western Qiaoxi District, Zhangjiakou City
Jellyfish Palace
Nestled at the foot of Woyun Mountain in northwest Zhangjiakou, Jellyfish Palace has a history of over 200 years. Legend says the Goddess Jellyfish once touched the ground here to create a spring while passing the mountain; locals later built this shrine in her memory. The compound features simple, solemn ancient architecture, with a painted statue of the robed Goddess Jellyfish enshrined inside, and a clear spring surging beneath the temple.
Adjacent to the palace lies a forest park. To the southeast stand the villa and bronze statue of Feng Yuxiang, a patriotic general, while the Martyr Ji Hongchang Memorial Hall sits to the southwest.
- Contact: 0313-8061819
- Ticket Price: 5 RMB per person
- Transportation: Take Bus No.2 in Zhangjiakou
Zhangjiakou Fort
Commonly known as Baozi Li or Lower Fort, Zhangjiakou Fort is the cradle and origin of modern Zhangjiakou, bearing witness to the city’s 580 years of vicissitudes and prosperity. Founded in the fourth year of the Xuande reign of the Ming Dynasty, it originally functioned solely as a military garrison fort, renowned for never falling to enemy attacks in wartime. It later evolved into a thriving commercial hub, housing the headquarters of nearly all local money shops and exchange banks.
- Opening Hours: 9:00 – 17:00
- Ticket Price: 30 RMB (20 RMB for seniors, 15 RMB for military officers)
- Transportation: Take Bus No.1, 2, 7, 9, 10 or 19 downtown
- Address: Baozi Li, Qiaoxi District, Zhangjiakou City
Zhangbei Bashang Grassland
Situated north of Zhangbei County, 250 kilometers from Beijing, this grassland was once a royal autumn hunting ground for Qing emperors. Boasting pristine, minimally polluted air, it is a well-preserved natural steppe. Summer brings cool weather, blooming wildflowers and drifting white clouds, marking the peak tourist season. Visitors may stay in distinctive Mongolian yurts or pitch their own tents to embrace nature and experience authentic grassland culture.
- Transportation: Self-drive from Beijing: take the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Expressway then National Highway 110, around a 4-hour journey. Alternatively, take a train to Zhangjiakou City, transfer to a minibus to Zhangbei County, then catch a shuttle to the scenic area.
Jimingyi Ancient Post Station
Jimingyi ranks among the most vital imperial post stations near the ancient capital, hailed as a "critical thoroughfare". It represents China’s best-preserved, largest, most complete and distinctive ancient postal station complex, possessing immense historical, artistic, scientific, cultural and social value. Regarded as a living fossil for postal and confidential archaeology in China, it holds an unparalleled position in the history of Chinese postal services, as well as key significance for research on ancient architecture, transportation, military affairs and global postal culture, making it an invaluable cultural treasure.
- Contact: 0313-6814580
- Address: Jimingyi Village, Jimingyi Township, Huailai County
Huangyang Mountain National AAAA Forest Park
Huangyang Mountain National Forest Park centers on Qingliang Temple, a thousand-year-old shrine dating back to the Western Han Dynasty. Its compound includes the Mahavira Hall, Scripture Repository, Four Heavenly Kings Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, bell tower and drum tower, alongside over 50 stone steles bearing original calligraphy by ancient literati. The Dragon King Hall, built during the Liao and Jin dynasties, sits halfway up the mountain, connected to the ground by a stone ladder. Its inner walls feature murals depicting birds overhead and beasts below. A mountain spring at the foot of the hill is said to cure all ailments, revered by locals as "divine water".
On the flat ground before Lingjing Temple in Tashan Scenic Area lie seven ancient wells—three open, four covered—interconnected and laid out in the shape of the Big Dipper, known as the Seven Dipper Wells. Legend holds they were dug by Huang Boyang when he founded the Taoist temple, shrouded in mysterious folklore.
- Contact: 0313-6560000
- Address: 5 kilometers northwest of Zhuolu County seat
Xiaowutai Mountain Nature Reserve
The highest mountain range surrounding Beijing, Xiaowutai straddles Yu County and Zhuolu County in southeast Zhangjiakou. It takes its name from its five prominent peaks: East, South, West, North and Middle Platforms. Its highest summit, East Platform, reaches an altitude of 2,882 meters, the tallest peak in Hebei Province. A beloved destination for hikers and trekkers across North China, it draws outdoor enthusiasts year-round.
- Transportation options:
- From Beijing’s Lianhuachi Bus Station, take a long-distance coach to Yu County (50 RMB, 7 hours), then transfer to a minibus bound for Xiaowutai Mountain (10 RMB).
- Take a westbound train to Baotou from Beijing West Railway Station, alight at Xiayuan Station, then take a long-distance bus or minibus to the reserve.
- Self-driving: Approximately 5 hours to Jinhekou Scenic Area, or just 3 hours to Yangjiaping Scenic Area.
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