The Great Wall was used for defensive purposes to against invasion. They are deisgned with defensive features and different material were used at different times and regions.
Famous and important fortification passes along the Great Wall of China have played a key role in the defence of China or major historical events have occured there.
This is the eastern most section of the Great Wall in China.
Dandong Hushan Great Wall
Dandong Hushan Great Wall
Jiumenkuo Great Wall, Huludao City
The only section of the Great Wall of China that cross a water body.
Hebei Province
Location: 589km from Shijiazhuang City 288km from Beijing
Travel Information: 2 hours from Beijing City by high speed train
Honours: Historical and Cultural City
Old Dragon Head Great Wall, Qinhuangdao City
This is the starting point of the Great Wall of China, the only section that reaches the sea.
Old Dragon Head Great Wall
The "pipes" along the Great Wall channels water to the "home" side.
Old Dragon Head Great Wall
The Great Wall viewed from the "enemy" side.
Shanhai Pass
This is one of the more strategic pass along the Great Wall.
Xifengkou Great Wall Erdaobian section South Tower, Qianxi County
Xifengkou Great Wall Erdaobian section South Tower, Qianxi County
Xifengkou Great Wall Erdaobian section North Tower, Qianxi County
Beijing Municipality
Location: Badaling section - 80km from Beijing City
Travel Information: Badaling section - 1.5 hours from Beijing City
Honours: UNESCO World Heritage site
Simatai section of the Great Wall
Originally built during the Northern Qi dynasty. It retains its state after repairs during the Ming Dynasty. Simatai Great Wall is located in Miyun District of Beijing City.
Qinglong Gorge Great Wall
The Ming Dynasty Great Wall is the middle section between Simatai and Miyun Great Wall.
Great Wall Hefangkuo Section
Mutianyu Great Wall
This section of the Great Wall was constructed during the Northern Qi dynasty (550 - 557) and rebuilt during the Ming dynasty. It protects Beijing from northern threats.
Great Wall of China Xishuigu Section
Great Wall of China Xishuigu Section
Great Wall of China Xishuigu Section
Great Wall of China Xishuigu Section
Juyong Pass section of the Great Wall
This section is nearer to Beijing city than Badaling section and is popular with tourist. Juyong Pass is located in Changping District of Beijing City.
Great Wall of China Huanghuacheng Great Wall
Great Wall of China Huanghuacheng Great Wall
Juyong Pass section of the Great Wall
Ming Dynasty pass built in 1368AD.
Badaling section of the Great Wall
The more famous section of the great wall around beijing. Badaling Great Wall is located in Yanqing District of Beijing City.
Shandong Province
Location: 362km from Jinan City
Travel Information: 2.5 from Jinan City by high speed train. Attractions by city transport
Honours: Historical and Cultural City
Qi Great Wall at Huangdao District, Qingdao City
The oldest existing Great Wall in China built by the Qi state starting from the Spring and Autumn Period in 685BC till the Warring States Period. The Qi Great Wall stretches from Jinan to Qingdao city.
Shaanxi Province
Zhenbeitai Tower
Zhenbeitai Tower
Zhenbeitai Tower
Zhenbeitai Tower
Ningxia Autonomous Region
Views from Yellow River
The different sceneries such as a great wall section and water wheels along the Yellow River can be seen during the boat ride.
