Zhonghua Gate 中华门瓮城
Massive Ming city gate with layered barbicans and vaulted chambers.
Insider tip
Enter the vaulted chambers and climb the top for a view toward the city wall museum.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Zhonghua Gate in advance?
No advance booking is needed.
What are the opening hours of Zhonghua Gate?
08:30–17:00, ticket sales stop 17:00
How much is a ticket to Zhonghua Gate?
About ¥50. Day ticket ¥50 including the gate and the south-line wall walk (page 5). Evening tickets ¥90 on nights with the 《心印·中华门》 light show, ¥50 on nights without a show; a ¥70 combo adds the 台城 section (single ¥30). Other listings give ¥45 (bendibao tables) and ¥90 for night tours; a 2016 visitor review mentions ¥50 with student half-price, and third-party platforms sell discounted tickets (e.g. from ¥79 on Qunar/¥47 discounts mentioned).
How long do I need at Zhonghua Gate?
Plan about 1.5 hours.
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