Zhangjiakou

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At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Summer for grasslands and mountain sightseeing; winter for skiing. Check seasonal openings and weather.
Climate
Cold, windy winters and mild summers; weather can change quickly in the mountains and grasslands

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Thaiwoo Ski Resort

太舞滑雪小镇

Admission

No general resort admission fee; summer sightseeing lift about CNY 100 round trip, with activities ticketed separately.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for lift viewpoints; a full day with the R3 Forest Trail and other activities.

02City Guide

Wanlong Ski Resort

万龙滑雪场

Admission

Reference day tickets: CNY 410–650 on weekdays and CNY 500–800 on weekends; night tickets about CNY 150–248. Confirm current-season products.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for a focused session; 4–6 hours across zones.

03Historic Walk

Dajingmen Gate

大境门

Admission

Outer plaza and street are free; the wall area costs about CNY 13. Student discounts and free entry for visitors aged 70+ apply with valid ID.

Typical Visit

30–50 minutes in the outer area; 1–1.5 hours including the wall climb.

04City Guide

Zhangbei Bashang Grassland

张北坝上草原

Admission

No regional pass or unified ticket. Grassland Sky Road is a free public road; paid attractions sell separate tickets.

Typical Visit

One day for a road or one paid area; plan two days to combine Zhangbei and Guyuan.

05City Guide

Genting Resort Secret Garden

密苑云顶乐园

Admission

Summer 2026 promotions: CNY 39.9 cable-car sightseeing ticket, CNY 168 family activity pass and CNY 239 mountain-bike day pass; dates and inclusions apply.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for the cable-car visit; half to a full day with mountain activities.

06City Guide

Grassland Sky Road

草原天路

Admission

The public road is free; expressway tolls and separately ticketed scenic areas are charged independently.

Typical Visit

4–7 hours for the full East Line; 2–3 hours for a short out-and-back section.

07City Guide

Fulong Ski Resort

富龙滑雪场

Admission

2025–26 winter prices have expired; check the next season. August–September 2026 summer references: CNY 20 park admission and about CNY 100 for a round-trip cable car.

Typical Visit

1–2 hours for the summer lift route; 3–4 hours for a winter ski session.

08Historic Walk

Jimingyi Ancient City

鸡鸣驿古城

Admission

Adult admission CNY 40; online listings commonly show CNY 35–36. Student half-price and free entry for visitors aged 70+ with valid ID.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for a short visit; 3–4 hours to explore more lanes and historic buildings.

09Built Heritage

Nuanquan Ancient Town

暖泉古镇

Admission

Town lanes and West Fort are free; Dream Back to Weizhou, including its dashuhua segment, is separately ticketed at about CNY 135.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for West Fort; 2–3 hours for the three forts, plus the evening show if booked.

10City Guide

Cuiyunshan Galaxy Ski Resort

翠云山银河滑雪场

Admission

Reference four-hour ticket with own skis: CNY 268 weekdays / CNY 319 weekends; one-day ticket: CNY 385 / CNY 499. Confirm current-season products.

Typical Visit

1–2 hours for a beginner session; 3–4 hours for an intermediate session.