JianKou Great wall
JianKou Great Wall is regarded by
some people as the most picturesque section of Great
Wall and is a good example of 'Wild Great Wall'. The
main section of JianKou Great Wallis built along a mountain
ridge with steep cliffs on each side. Therefore, climbing
the wall here needs a certain fitness and great care.
It Located in the mountain ridge of Xizhazi Village,
Huairou County in Beijing.
Jiankou Great Wall was an important section of the wall
in Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). Owing to the need for
renovation, the wall is regarded as one of the most
dangerous sections of the Ming's wall. It connects to
Mutianyu Great Wall in the east and joins Huanghuacheng
Great Wall in the west. From east to north, the wall
zigzags 9.3 miles from 'The Ox Horn Edge Wall' to 'The
Nine-Eye Tower' via 'The Beijing Knot'. Compared with
Mutianyu Great Wall, the mountain is higher and steeper,
while compared with Simatai Great Wall, it is more winding
and varied. It was built from the local material - dolomite.
The large pieces of white rock make the wall striking
to the eye at a distance.
There are many famous sections of Jiankou Great Wall,
such as 'The Nine-Eye Tower', an important command post
during the ancient wars. It has three layers, and there
are nine holes which look like nine eyes on each side.
'The Beijing Knot' is the meeting point for three walls
coming from different directions. 'The Sky Stair', is
a precipitous stair whose angle of elevation is 70 to
80 degrees. It leads to 'The Eagle Flies Facing Upward',
a watch tower built on the lofty peaks. It is so dangerous
that even eagles have to fly facing upward to reach
the top. 'Zhengbei Tower' is the right place to appreciate
the beauty of the sunrise and the sunset.
Some sections of the wall are seriously
damaged, so watch your step. It is better to go in a
group. The local dish of rainbow trout is very famous.
Peasant dish is also a good choice. Near the wall, 'Zhao's
Hostel' is a nice place to spend the night.
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