Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site
周口店北京人遗址
A World Heritage Site where the “Peking Man” skull was discovered. The site museum tells the story of early humans from hundreds of thousands of years ago.
The Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site is located on Dragon Bone Hill in Fangshan District. In 1929, Pei Wenzhong discovered the first complete Peking Man skull here. The site has yielded early human fossils, stone tools, and evidence of fire use. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987. The scenic area includes a site museum and excavation points such as the Peking Man Cave and the Upper Cave, connected by walking trails. Admission is about 30 yuan, and the site closes on Mondays. It is about 50 kilometers from downtown. Take the Fangshan Line subway, then transfer to a bus, or combine it with Yunju Temple and Shihua Cave in a Fangshan day trip.
Opening hours
09:00–16:30 (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Yunju Temple
- Tanzhe Temple
- Jietai Temple
- Shougang Park
- Marco Polo Bridge & Wanping Fortress
- Shidu Scenic Area
- Badachu Park
- Fragrant Hills Park