Huangyaguan Great Wall (Great Wall at Huangya Pass) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Huangyaguan Great Wall. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Eastern Qing Tombs and Huangyaguan Great Wall Private Day Tour from Beijing

• Private Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall and East Qing Tombs

• Tianjin Private Round Trip Transfer to Huangyaguan Pass and Eastern Qing Tombs

• Private Tianjin Day Tour to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple

• Tianjin Private Round-Trip Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall

Tickets to visit the Huangyaguan Great Wall currently cost around ¥70 for adults. Rather than booking in advance, visitors usually pay upon arrival at a small kiosk. Prices can sometimes vary depending on the season and ticket type. This area is usually less busy than some of the more popular areas of the Great Wall.

Yes, the Huangyaguan Great Wall is worth visiting, especially for visitors looking for a less crowded and more scenic alternative to some of the Great Wall's busiest sections. Known for its steep climbs and mountain views, it offers a peaceful hiking experience while still feeling historically impressive. Guided tours to Huangyaguan are a great option because they usually include round-trip transportation, a guide to accompany you, and the convenience of visiting without having to navigate public transportation independently.

Per one customer who booked the Eastern Qing Tombs and Huangyaguan Great Wall Private Day Tour from Beijing, "Lucy was fantastic, very informative history of China and our specific tour sites. Uncrowded and dramatic Great Wall and remarkable imperial tombs."

The Huangyaguan Great Wall once spanned the 26-mile (42-kilometer) Huangyaguan Pass, connecting Beijing’s General Pass with Hebei’s Malan Pass, but today most of the wall lies in ruins. However, visitors can explore a short 1.8-mile (3-kilometer) section of the restored wall, complete with a fort, a gatehouse, and 20 watchtowers.

Yes, you’ll need an admission ticket to visit the Huangyaguan Great Wall. Tickets can be purchased on arrival from the ticket office at the Huangya Pass entrance and cost CNY 70 for adults, or CNY 40 for children under 4’9” (1.5m). Children under 3’9” (1.2m) are free.

Yes, it’s possible to explore the Huangyaguan Great Wall independently, but it’s easiest to take a tour or hire a private driver. Buses run from Beijing Sihui Long Distance Bus Station and Tianjin Hebei Bus Station to Jixian Bus Station, where you can take a taxi or shared minibus.

Huangyaguan’s remote location means you’ll need a whole day to visit, including 2–4 hours at the Great Wall. You can hike each of its sections—Huangya Pass and Taiping Mountain Stronghold—in under an hour, catch the bus between the sites, or walk the entire stretch.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Huangyaguan Great Wall. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Beijing:

• Mutianyu Great Wall

• Forbidden City (Palace Museum)

• Tiananmen Square

• Summer Palace

• Temple of Heaven

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Beijing.