Guyaju Cliff Dwellings
古崖居
More than a hundred ancient stone chambers carved into a granite cliff. Who built them and when remain a mystery, and the site is known as 'Beijing's No. 1 Labyrinth.'
Guyaju lies in a gorge in Zhangshanying Town, northwest of Yanqing. More than a hundred artificial stone chambers are carved into the cliff face. They include single rooms, suites, and two-story structures, with features such as stone kangs (heated beds), stoves, and horse troughs. Scholars still disagree about who built them and when. You can enter some of the caves via walkways and iron ladders. The steps are steep, so take care. Allow about 1.5 hours. It can be scheduled on the same day as Yudu Mountain and Songshan.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- National Sliding Centre
- National Alpine Skiing Centre (Xiaohaituo)
- Yeyahu (Wild Duck Lake) National Wetland Park
- Songshan National Forest Park
- Yudushan Scenic Area
- Beijing Expo Park
- Chadao Fortress
- Badaling Safari World