How to Get to Huanghuacheng Great Wall from Beijing

Beijing to Huanghuacheng Great Wall

Huanghuacheng Great Wall is a national AAAA-level scenic spot and one of the famous great wall sections of China Great Wall. Huanghuacheng Great Wall is located in Xishuiyu Village, Jiuduhe Town, Huairou District, Beijing, which is 35 km away from northwest of Huairou Distract, 70 km away from downtown Beijing. Huanghuacheng Great Wall is a special sector of the Great Walls that connects with the mountains and rivers.

How to Get to Huanghuacheng Great Wall from Beijing? There is a couple of ways for you to get to Huanghuacheng Great Wall.

By Bus

One can take a bus from Beijing to Huanghuacheng Great Wall or vice versa. It is the cheapest way to get to Huanghuacheng Great Wall from Beijing. There are two bus routes for your selection.

►Take the 916 Jingcheng Expressway Bus at Dongzhimen Bus Station to Huairou District and get off at "Nanhuayuan Sanqu” station, then transfer to special bus line “Huairou-Huanghuacheng Great Wall” at the "Nanhuayuan Siqu " station or “Dishui” station. The journey takes about 2 hours.

►Take the special route bus "Changping - Jiuduhe" at Changping Long-distance Bus Station or Changping Changling crossroad in Changping District, and get off at Jiuduhe gas station (the bus ticket costs CNY 5), then change the bus which runs between Huairou and Shuichangcheng (Xishuiyu) and get off at the terminal station. Or you can then take mini-bus from Changping to Huanghuacheng Great Wall.

By Tourism Special Line

Taking the tourism special line is a convenient way to let you know how to get to Huanghuacheng Great Wall from Beijing, but it only available at certain times. In order to facilitate the travel of tourists and advocate the concept of public green travel, Huanghuacheng Great Wall Tourist Area has opened a special tourism line from Beijing Dongzhimen directly to the scenic spot.The tourism special line realizes one-stop direct access from Beijing to Huairou Huanghuacheng Great Wall Scenic Area.

♦ Departure time: 8:30 am in Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays from April to October

♦ Departure location: 418 station of Dongzhimen Bus Terminal Hall

♦ Price: RMB 35 for one way

♦ Ticketing time and place: Buying tickets on the bus

By Car Rental

If one does not have a limited travel budget, you may rent a car with tour guide from a travel agency. Although it a little expensive, it is more comfortable and flexible than taking the tourist bus.

By Self-driving

You can go there by self-driving, which is also a great answer to how to get to Huanghuacheng Great Wall from Beijing. You'd better take Jingcheng Expressway and exit from No. 13 Exit “Beitai Road”. After exiting the expressway, you can see the scenic road sign. Turn left at the fourth traffic light and head toward the Jiudu River. The signs along the road will guide you to find the way to get to the great wall. It may take about 1.5 hours under the condition of no traffic jam.