Western Hills Dragon Gate 西山龙门
Cliffside grottoes and shrines carved into the Western Hills, with sweeping views over Dianchi Lake.
Take the cable car up and walk down to avoid the steepest climbing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Western Hills Dragon Gate in advance?
No advance booking is needed.
What are the opening hours of Western Hills Dragon Gate?
08:00–17:00
How much is a ticket to Western Hills Dragon Gate?
About ¥30. The Western Hills forest park, trails and temples are free; the only paid part is the Dragon Gate (龙门石窟) core area — 30 CNY adult, including the cliff plank road, Sanqing Ge, Datian Ge grotto and Lingxu Ge viewpoint. Half price 15 CNY for students and 60–69 year olds; free for children under 1.2 m, over-70s, serving military and disabled. Separately charged: park shuttle bus 12.5 CNY one way / 25 CNY return, in-park electric cart 10 CNY, Xishan cable car 25–40 CNY one way, cross-lake Dianchi cable car 60 CNY one way. Some 2026 pages mention a new cable car + Dragon Gate + transport combo pass (from Sept 2026) and a 2026-06-16 to 2026-08-31 free-entry offer for gaokao/zhongkao students with admission card + ID.
How long do I need at Western Hills Dragon Gate?
Plan about 3 hours.
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