Bingtangyu Great Wall Canyon
冰塘峪大峡谷
About
Bingtangyu Great Wall Canyon sits at the foot of the Ming Great Wall in Liangjiawan village, Funing District, Qinhuangdao. It is named for patches of ice that reportedly survive in the canyon even during the hottest summer days, an unusual sight for a site at this latitude. Great Wall ruins run along the canyon's ridges, and the site features a roughly 200-meter glass skywalk over the cliffs plus a river-rafting activity. The canyon stays noticeably cooler than the surrounding area in summer, making it a popular local escape from the heat and drawing a growing number of international visitors. It suits adventure seekers, families and anyone looking to cool off in summer; the glass skywalk may not suit those afraid of heights.
Highlights
- Summer ice patches
- Cliff glass skywalk (~200m)
- Canyon rafting
- Ming Great Wall ruins
Getting there
- By train & bus
- No direct bus route has been confirmed; a taxi or ride-hailing car from downtown Qinhuangdao is recommended.
- By car
- About a 1-hour taxi ride from downtown Qinhuangdao.
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Address 河北省秦皇岛市抚宁区大新寨镇冰塘峪（梁家湾村） · Tel 0335-6388888
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Before you go
- Summer is the best time to visit — the canyon runs about 10°C (18°F) cooler than outside, making it a great spot to beat the heat.
- The glass skywalk hangs over a sheer cliff face, so visitors afraid of heights should think carefully before trying it.
- Canyon rafting will get your clothes wet, so bring a change of clothing.
- Ticket prices and opening hours shift with the season — call the scenic area or check a booking platform for the current day's information before you go.
Tickets The listed price is ¥50, though some sources report on-site or group-buy prices as low as ¥15 — figures vary and aren't fully consistent across sources. It's unclear whether the glass skywalk and canyon rafting are included in the ticket or sold separately, and there's no unified information on discounts for seniors or children, so confirm with the scenic area before buying.
Hours Open 08:00-18:00 from April 1 to October 31, and 08:00-17:00 from November 1 to March 31. Sources disagree on the last-entry cutoff (either 16:00 or 17:00), so check with the scenic area before you go.
Frequently asked
Why is it called Bingtangyu ("Ice Pond Valley")?
The name comes from patches of ice that remain in the canyon even during the hottest days of summer — a fairly rare geological phenomenon in the region.
Is the glass skywalk safe?
The skywalk is a standard sightseeing attraction and is considered safe, but it is built along a sheer cliff, so visitors with a fear of heights should judge for themselves whether to try it.
Is canyon rafting charged separately?
There's no clear public information on ticket bundling, so check with the ticket counter when booking or after you arrive.
Nearby in Funing & Qinglong
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