#Goguryeo Cultural Relics and Historic Sites Tourist Scenic Spot Tour Guide (2026 Latest Edition) The scenic spot is located in Ji'an City, Tonghua City, Jilin Province. It is a world cultural heritage site and a national 5A-level scenic spot. It retains the core relics of Ji'an, the capital of the Goguryeo Dynasty, for 425 years. It is known as the "civilization of stacked boulders" and is suitable for history buffs, parent-child research, and photography tourists. --- First, basic practical information ###1. Tickets and opening hours - ** Tickets **: 70 yuan for core attractions (Longevity Tomb/General's Tomb, Haodai Monument, Marudushan City, Five Helmets Tomb); 96 yuan for sightseeing bus packages on some platforms; Free for Ji'an Museum (advance reservation required). - Free tickets: children under 1.2 meters, the elderly over 70 years old, active duty soldiers, and the disabled with valid documents; - Discount: Seniors aged 60-69, full-time undergraduate students and below can buy discounted tickets with vouchers. - ** Opening hours **: 8:00-17:30 (open all year round, stop entering the park after 16:30, it is recommended to reserve 4-6 hours for tours). - ** Tel: 0435-6262796. ###2. Traffic Guide - ** External traffic **: First take the high-speed rail/plane to Tonghua Station/Changchun Longjia Airport/Shenyang Taoxian Airport, and then transfer to the bus (Tonghua → Ji'an about 2 hours) or chartered car to Ji'an; take the G331 border road by car, there are many observation platforms along the way, and the mountain road is smooth and suitable for self-driving. - ** Internal transportation **: The scenic spots are scattered, it is recommended to buy a scenic sightseeing car (10 yuan/person) to connect each point; you can also take a taxi/chartered car to and from the city and the scenic spots, and it takes about 10 minutes to drive from the city to Marudushan City. --- ##2. Must-play core attractions & gameplay ###1. Longevity Tomb (General's Tomb) - "Eastern Pyramid" - Highlights: The mausoleum of the 20th King of Koguryo, King Changshou, is a seven-story stepped stone structure composed of more than 1,100 giant granite strips with exquisite craftsmanship. It is the pinnacle of Koguryo stone architecture. - How to play: - It is recommended to take a side panorama, which can give the shock of the "pyramid" (no drones in the scenic spot can be shot at high points on the periphery); Do not climb royal tombs or touch stone strips, and respect cultural relics. ###2. Haotaiwang Monument - "The First Ancient Monument in Haidong" Highlights: Established in 414 AD to commemorate the 19th king of Goguryeo, the stele is engraved with 1775 Chinese characters and official script inscriptions, which records the expansion achievements of the king and the early history of Goguryeo. It is the core material for the study of the ancient history of Northeast Asia. - How to play: - It is recommended to ask the scenic spot for a formal explanation (50 yuan/time), or rent AR glasses (20 yuan/hour), so that you can understand the historical story behind the inscription, and do not look for a wild tour at the door; - There are free Chinese explanations at 10:00 and 14:00 every day, and you can gather at the stele pavilion 10 minutes in advance. ###3. Marudushan Castle - Koguryo Military Garrison City - Highlights: The "attached king's city" built on the mountain forms a unique capital defense system with the domestic city of Plain City. The existing city walls, stations, and palace ruins can overlook the entire Ji'an City and Tonggou Plain Tombs. - How to play: - Take the regular boardwalk to visit, do not take the wild road (there are snakes in summer); - It is recommended to climb the west city wall, with a wide field of vision, making it an excellent location for taking panoramic views; Wear non-slip sneakers, some sections require climbing. ###4. Five Helmets Grave/Yushan Noble Cemetery - Art Treasure of Northeast Asia - Highlights: Goguryeo Noble Tombs, with colorful murals painted more than 1600 years ago, including the Four Gods (Blue Dragon, White Tiger, Suzaku Xuanwu), Fuxi Nuwa, hunting and feasting scenes, mineral pigments are still brightly colored, blending Central Plains culture with Goguryeo ethnic characteristics. - How to play: - ** Photography is prohibited inside the tomb **, and regulations must be followed; Some open burial chambers can be visited along the corridor. In summer, the burial chamber is cooler and can be worn with a thin coat. ###5. Ji'an Museum - the only museum dedicated to Goguryeo in China Highlights: The building is in the shape of an eight-petaled lotus flower (corresponding to the cultural characteristics of Goguryeo Xilian), displaying more than 1,000 Goguryeo cultural relics, systematically restoring the architecture, life, military and artistic style of Goguryeo. It is recommended to learn about the historical background as the first stop of the tour. - How to play: Make an appointment through the official account in advance, open from Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (stop admission at 16:30). --- ##3. Classic play route ###✅ one-day essence route (suitable for tourists with tight time) 8:30 Arrive at the tourist center of the scenic spot → visit the Ji'an Museum first (1 hour, learn about the historical background) → Haotai Monument (40 minutes) → Longevity Tomb (1 hour) → eat Goryeo Brazier at noon on Brazier Street → In the afternoon, Marudushan Castle (2 hours, climb the mountain to overlook the panorama) → Five Helmets Grave (40 minutes, see murals) → In the evening, visit the Dagitsu Plaza Night Market. ###✅ two-day in-depth route (suitable for research/slow travel tourists) - Day1: Ji'an Museum → Haotai Monument → Longevity Tomb → Marudushan City → Brazier Street Dinner → Walk by the Yalu River to see the night view, and live in Ji'an City; - Day2: Jiam Morning Market, eat breakfast, visit specialties → look at murals in Yushan Noble Cemetery → walk in domestic city ruins → choose to go to Yalu River National Gate Scenic Area (15 kilometers away from the city, see the border between China and North Korea)/Wunvfeng National Forest Park (autumn maple viewing) → return. --- ##4. Food & Accommodation Recommendations 🍜 must eat good food 1. ** Goryeo brazier **: Cuijia Goryeo brazier on Brazier Street near the scenic spot has the best reputation. A small portion of 128 yuan is suitable for 3 people. The ingredients include beef tendon, large intestine, tofu, and bean sprouts. With Korean rice wine, it is super greasy; 2. ** Ji'an Morning Market **: Must eat glutinous rice cake (5 yuan/serving), rice sausage, ginseng chicken soup, Ming Tai fish soup, and you can also buy ginseng, fungus, chestnut and other specialties; 3. ** Special snacks **: grilled cold noodles in the night market of Big Guitar Square, Ji'an barbecue, and local specialty Ji'an grape juice sweet and sour to relieve greasy. 🏨 accommodation advice - Economy: IU Hotel (Ji'an Store), 3 minutes walk from the scenic spot, downstairs is the morning market, starting from 150 yuan, free parking; - Mid-to-high-end: Ji'an Yiding Hotel, adjacent to the Yalu River Fitness Trail, with spacious rooms starting from 580 yuan, suitable for tourists who like to walk and see the river view; - Featured experience: You can also choose a border mid-level wooden house to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a small town by the Yalu River. --- #5. Play Tips 1. Wear suggestions: wear comfortable and non-slip sports shoes (Marudu Mountain City needs to climb hills), there is less shade in the historic area, with sunscreen caps and sunscreen; it is also recommended to bring a thin coat in midsummer (the tomb and the mountains are cooler); if you like to take pictures, you can wear new Chinese/plain clothes, which are very suitable for the monuments. 2. Pit avoidance reminder: Do not take photos in ancient tombs, do not climb the royal mausoleum, do not touch the Great King Monument, and protect cultural relics. - Don't take wild roads in Marudushan City to avoid getting lost or encountering wild animals; - There are few dining options in the scenic spot, so you can bring a small amount of water and dry food to replenish your physical strength. 3. The best time to visit: May-October has the most comfortable climate. From June to August, the average temperature in Ji'an is around 22 degrees Celsius, which is dry and cool, suitable for visiting ancient sites. In October, the autumn scenery is beautiful, and you can also go to the Five Women's Peak to see the red leaves. 4. Featured experience: The scenic merchandise store has a Goguryeo archaeological blind box (68 yuan/piece), and the Haotaiwang Monument Exhibition Hall has an inscription rubbing experience (30 yuan/time), which is suitable for parent-child interaction; you can also rent Hanfu (50 yuan/hour) to take pictures at the historic site, and the atmosphere is full.