Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
The Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site is where Peking Man lived 500,000 years ago, Xindong Man 100,000 to 200,000 years ago, and Shangding Cave Man 100,000 to 30,000 years ago. The site is the richest, most systematic and valuable site in the world with the most abundant materials. Human remains from the Early Paleolithic Age are considered one of the major archaeological discoveries that shocked the world in the twentieth century.Attractions distribution:
The Zhoukoudian site is located in the north of Longgu Mountain, Zhoukoudian Town, Fangshan District, southwest of Beijing. It is rich in natural resources, has a warm and pleasant climate, and is suitable for ancient human habitation. From 1921 to 1927, archaeologists discovered three human tooth fossils outside the "Peking Man" cave site three times. In 1929, they also discovered a Peking Man skull fossil as well as artificial tools and fire relics. During the archaeological excavation, a total of 27 locations of various fossils and cultural relics from different periods, more than 40 fossil remains of "Peking Man", more than 100,000 stone tools, nearly 200 species of animal fossils and a large number of fire relics were discovered. Such large-scale archaeological discoveries have made the Zhoukoudian site a world-famous treasure house of human fossils and a multi-disciplinary comprehensive research base in paleoanthropology, archaeology, paleontology, stratigraphy, chronology, environmental science and karstology.Today, the Zhoukoudian ruins scenic spot is divided into two parts: the ruins area and the museum, which are open to the audience all year round.
Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spot, world cultural heritageScenic spot features:
Cultural tourism, ancient human sites, historic sites, museumsScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Beijing>Fangshan District
How to get there:
By bus: Take bus No. 832 (formerly 917) from Tianqiao to Liangxiang Beiguan, transfer to No. 38 to the Zhoukoudian ruins; take the No. 917 Zhangfang branch from Tianqiao to the Zhoukoudian intersection, transfer to No. 38 to the Zhoukoudian ruins; South Square of West Railway Station Take bus 616 to the west gate of Liangxiang and transfer to bus 38 to the Zhoukoudian ruins.
Self-driving: Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway (formerly Beijing-Shijiazhuang Expressway) → Exit at Yancun Exit → Direct access to Beijing-Zhou Highway.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Zhoukoudian ticket price:
Full price ticket is 30 yuan, half price ticket is 15 yuan;
Discount rules:
1. Children under 1.2 meters are free;
2. Holders of retirement certificate, disability certificate, national Tourism job qualification certificate, cultural and museum system work certificate, cultural heritage site work certificate, and cultural relics protection association membership certificate; Beijing residents aged 65 and above, retired (retired) soldiers, armed police officers, and conscripts can visit for free with valid certificates;
3. The ticket price for primary and secondary school students, senior citizens aged 60-64, and military officers stationed outside the region with valid certificates is 15 yuan;
4. Teams enjoy the preferential policy of 10 free tickets;
5. Travel agencies enjoy a 20% discount for groups with a total of 5,000 people throughout the year, and a 40% discount for a total of 10,000 people.
Scenic area opening hours:
Peak season (April 1st - October 31st): 08:30-16:30 (ticket sales stop at 16:30)
Low season (December 1st - March 31st): 09:00- 16:00 (Ticket sales stop at 16:00)
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
Special services:
(1) There is a 3D screening hall in the museum. There are 2 shows a day in the off-season and 4 shows a day in the peak season. Each show lasts 8 minutes and is limited to 45 people. The show time in the off-season is: 9:30. /14:00, peak season broadcast time: 9:30/10:30/14:00/15:00.
(2) Interactive experience projects → Magic cards, simulated archaeological excavation, model making, model mounting, etc.
Tour route:
Route 1: Ape Man Cave → Pigeon Hall → No. 15 → No. 4 → No. 12 → No. 3 → Top Cover → Top Cave → Museum → Scientist Memorial Garden → No. 2;
Route 2: Museum → Scientist Memorial Garden → No. 2 Site → Mountain Cave → Roof Stacking → No. 3 Site → No. 12 Site → No. 4 Site → No. 15 Site → Pigeon Hall → Ape Man Cave.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
Souvenirs: stationery, key chains, brooches, cultural shirts, books, CDs, plush, crystal, wood products, fossils, ceramics, postal supplies, educational toys.
Scenic spot map:
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