Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian
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Map of Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site |
Zhoukoudian Site of Peking Man is situated on the Dragon Bone Hill. Since 1921, eight sites of ancient human remains have been discovered. 27 localities where high concentrations of fossils were found have been excavated. 118 kinds of animal fossils and over 100,000 stone wares have been unearthed. These fossils and remains serve as evidence of the existence of humanoid species 500,000 years ago in Zhoukoudian Cave.
Peking Man Site
Upper Cave Man Site
New Cave Man Site
Gezitang Hall
These cultural relics are very valuable in the study of the origin and evolution of human species. In 1987, the Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. A park is built on the basis of Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site in recent years. Visitors can learn about the long history of human beings as they climb the mountain. The game house in the site park is a great place for children to experience hunting and collecting activities, providing them an opportunity to learn about our ancestors.
Zhoukoudian Site Museum
The museum also houses a 4D movie theater, where films about primitive life of our ancestors are shown. With an interactive zone, the museum is instructive and entertaining. Stand before an interactive device and wave your hands as it guides you, you will see a primitive counterpart. Besides, in front of every exhibition hall, there is a touch screen which gives detailed information about the relics.
How to Get to Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian
2. Take bus 616 at the south square of Beijing West Railway Station to Liangxiang Ximen, and then change to Fangshan Bus 38.
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Admission Fee | CNY30 for Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian; CNY 30 for the museum Children under 3.9 feet (1.2 meters) can enjoy half price. |
Opening Hours | April 1 to October 31: 8:30 - 16:30 (ticket sale stops at 16:00) November 1 to March 31: 9:00 - 16:00 (ticket sale stops at 15:30) |
Note:
1. The museum is closed on Monday.
2. 4D film in the museum is only available at 10:00 and 15:00. The duration is about ten minutes.
Other attractions in Fangshan District:
Stone Flower Cave
Yunju Temple
Shidu Nature Park
Futher Reading:
Top 10 Beijing Historical Sites You Should Not Miss
- Last updated on Apr. 13, 2023 by Catherine He -
Questions & Answers on Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian
Asked by Anne W from UK | May. 13, 2018 07:19
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Is it possible to book tickets online for Peking Man site as a gift for who travelling to Beijing?
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Answered by Rose from FRANCE | May. 18, 2018 04:50
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Yes, of course! But the online booking of the official website is not in service now, you may try it later. Or, you can call 010-69301278 for booking, but I don’t think they provide English service. You may turn to your Chinese friends for help!
Asked by Samuel from CHINA | Oct. 05, 2017 12:08
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Is the Peking Man site open? October 2017
Hi, I recently went to the peking man site but found out it was closed due to some works going on. I don't know if it is open again now.
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Answered by Reina from GERMANY | Oct. 10, 2017 04:54
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As I know, it’s still available from 9:00 to 16:30 in Oct.
Asked by Daniel from NEW ZEALAND | May. 28, 2016 09:22
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Beijing to Zhoukoudian by train?
Is it possible to travel for the journey by train as the map shows a railway station at Zhoukoudian? If so, from which station does the train depart? How long is the journey? How much is the fare?
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Answered by Lisa from ICELAND | May. 28, 2016 22:10
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No, there is no train service between these two points. I suggest you take the bus instead.
Take the bus No. 616 from the South Square of West Railway Station to Liangxiang Ximen, and then connect the bus No. 38 to Zhoukoudian site directly. The bus fare is about CNY9 in total, and the entire bus ride takes about 2 hours.
Take the bus No. 616 from the South Square of West Railway Station to Liangxiang Ximen, and then connect the bus No. 38 to Zhoukoudian site directly. The bus fare is about CNY9 in total, and the entire bus ride takes about 2 hours.
Answered by Samuel from CHINA | Oct. 05, 2017 12:06
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I live in Liangxiang - that's Liangxiangnanguan subway station (Fangshan Line). If you come to Liangxiangnanguan subway station and take bus 38 directly to the Peking Man site it will take about 1 hour. It used to take longer but the bus route changed since the first time I went. Once you come out of the subway station you will have to walk around the block to a road called Nanguan Xilu to find the bus stop to catch the 38 bus.
Asked by sampath from SRI LANKA | Nov. 26, 2014 05:14
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How to go to the Tianqiao bus station in beijing by subway ?
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Answered by Bob from GERMANY | Nov. 26, 2014 19:42
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Taoranting Station and Caishikou Station are two nearby metro station. The distance between the metro station and Tianqiao Bus Station is just about 1.1 miles.