7. Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site
Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site, a world famous paleoanthropological site, is a world cultural heritage. The excavation of Peking Man skulls and the marks of using fire at the site serve as solid evidence for research on human evolution. Fangshan, the place where the site is located, were inhabited by Peking Man, Xindong Man, Upper Cave Man and Tianyuan Man, contributing to Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site's position as an excellent paleontology and paleoanthropological museum.
Address: No.1 Zhoukoudian Street, Fangshan District, Beijing
Main Attractions: Ape Man Cave, Xindong Cave, Upper Cave, Zhoukoudian Site Museum
Website: www.zkd.cn
Tel: +86-10-69301272
Admission Fee: CNY 30 to the Museum, CNY 30 to the Site Park; half-price for students
Opening Hours:
Peak Season (April to October): 9:00-16:30
Off-season (November to March): 9:00-16:00
Closed on Mondays (including national holidays)
How to get there
By bus:
Take Bus No.917 at Tianqiao Qichezhan stop and get off at Zhoukoudian Lukou, then transfer to Bus fang 38 (房38) to the Site;
Take Bus No.616 at South Square of Beijing West Railway Station and get off at Liangxiang Ximen, then transfer to Bus fang 38 (房38) to the Site.