Routes

Trace the origin of human beings

JJJ Tourism

Best Time:
All year round
Recommended:
3 days
Admission:

Features

Nihewan in Zhangjiakou, known as the "homeland of Eastern humans", is a treasure trove of Paleolithic sites. It reveals the mysterious veil of early human activities and records the production and living scenes of ancient humans from 2 million years ago to 10,000 years ago. Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site, as a world heritage site in China and a world-famous ancient human site, not only preserves rich "Peking Man" fossils, but also displays their traces of using fire and making stone tools, providing strong evidence for the theory of human evolution. Donghulin Human Site in Zhaitang Town, Mentougou, can be said to be a microcosm of life in the Neolithic Age, showing the production methods and customs of our ancestors. Following the footsteps of time, delving into the profound and long history of human beings, and exploring the treasure trove of cultural accumulation.

Nihewan

Stop 1 Nihewan

Nihewan's natural landscape is also very attractive, with distinct seasons.

Tickets:

Free

Address:

Yangyuan, Zhangjiakou, Hebei

Highlights:

Nihewan in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province is a famous tourist destination known for its unique natural landscape and rich historical culture. Located at the junction of the Yanshan Mountains and the Inner Mongolian Plateau, Nihewan boasts magnificent mountains, clear rivers, and vast grasslands, forming a unique natural ecosystem.
Nihewan is known for its rich fossil sites and is one of China's important ancient human sites. A large number of ancient biological fossils and human activity relics... View attractions guide

Zhoukoudian Site Museum

Stop 1 Zhoukoudian Site Museum

Zhoukoudian Site Museum is a national first-class museum. More

Tickets:

30 RMB

Address:

Zhousheng Lu(Rd), Zhoukoudian, Fangshan, Beijing

Highlights:

Zhoukoudian Site Museum is a national first-class museum. The current museum was built in July 2011 and opened to the public on May 18, 2014. Covering an area of 8,093 square meters, its rough architectural form originates from the important cultural element of Zhoukoudian Site -- stone tools. Zhoukoudian Site Museum integrates research, collection, exhibition, display,science popularization and cultural exchange.

Traffic

Public transport:

Take the No.832 (formly 917)bus to Liangxiang Beiguan at Tianqiao, then transfer to the No.38 bus to Zhoukoudian Site.
Take the No.917 bus to Zhoukoudian intersection, then transfer to the No.38 bus to Zhoukoudian Site.
Take the No.616 bus to Liangxiang West Gate and then transfer to the No.38 bus to Zhoukoudian Site.

Self-driving:

Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway (formerly Beijing-Shijiazhuang Expressway) - leave from the Expressway at Yancun Exit - Beijing,Zhoukoudian Road

Donghulin site

Stop 1 Donghulin site

The Donghulin site is located in the west of Donghulin, Zhaitang , Mentougou , Beijing

Address:

Zhaitang, Mentougou, Beijing

Highlights:

The Donghulin site is located in the west of Donghulin Village, Zhaitang Town, Mentougou District, Beijing, on the Malan loess of the second terrace on the north bank of the Qingshui River, a tributary of the Yongding River. In 1985, it was listed as a key cultural relic protection unit by the Mentougou District government. The site was discovered by students from the Department of Geology and Geography of Peking University during their internship in Mentougou District in 1966. It was cleared by... View attractions guide