Mengjiangnu Temple

About

Mengjiangnu Temple, also called the Temple of the Faithful Maiden, sits on Fenghuang (Phoenix) Hill about 6 km east of Shanhaiguan's old town. Said to predate the Song dynasty and rebuilt in the Ming era, it commemorates one of China's four great folk legends, in which Meng Jiangnu's weeping is said to have broken a section of the Great Wall. Visitors climb 108 stone steps to the main hall, which holds a painted statue of Meng Jiangnu and a famous punning couplet. Behind the temple, the Wangfu (Longing for Husband) Rock marks where she is said to have watched for her husband. A garden area below retells the legend through staged scenes. Allow 1-2 hours.

Highlights

• Wangfu (Longing-for-Husband) Rock
• 108 stone steps
• Famous punning couplet
• Statue of Meng Jiangnu in main hall
• Dressing Terrace & Zhenyi Pavilion
• Meng Jiangnu Garden

Getting there

By car

About a 10-minute taxi ride or drive from Shanhaiguan Old Town (roughly 6.5 km), straight to the entrance via Jiangnümiao Road.

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Address 河北省秦皇岛市山海关区凤凰山(姜女庙路),山海关古城东约6公里
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Before you go

• It's easy to combine with Shanhaiguan Old Town and Old Dragon's Head in one day, as all are within a 15-minute drive of each other.
• The 108-step stone stairway to the temple is fairly steep — elderly visitors and children should take breaks, and watch for slippery steps.
• Peak season gets crowded around midday, so visit in the morning or evening, which also gives better light for photos.
• It's windy at the top with good views over the Bohai Sea, so bring sun protection or something warm.
• Book tickets online in advance in peak season to avoid lines.
• Steps and paths can ice over in winter, so watch your footing.

Tickets Tickets can be booked online through several platforms (Ctrip, Meituan, Dahe Ticketing, etc.). We could not find authoritative, consistent information on discounts for seniors, students, or children, or on combo tickets with Shanhaiguan Old Town or Old Dragon's Head, so check with the platform or call ahead. The price has changed over time (it was previously ¥25); ¥30 is the price most commonly listed now, but confirm on site.

Hours Regular hours are 08:00-17:30 (last entry 17:00); in some years, peak season (roughly May through year-end) runs 07:30-17:30, extending to 18:30 on busy holidays like Labor Day. Opening hours vary slightly by source, so call ahead or check a booking platform for the current schedule.

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