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Beijing Shuiguan Great Wall



Shuiguan Great Wall, the nearest Great Wall from Badaling Great Wall, is the most complete and strongest section of the ten thousand Great Wall and famous for its precipitous cliffs.

Shuiguan Great wall was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and opened to the public in 1955 after repairs. Originally, the wall was part of an ancient military defensive work. The water system was employed to defend against enemies and formed a pass, hence the name “Shuiguan” translated as the “Water Pass”.

Built along the mountain contours with stone blocks and grey bricks, Shuiguan Great Wall has seven watch towers and one arrow tower with an average width of 12 meters (13 yards).
Ticket Price: CNY 20 (Nov.1 - Mar.31); CNY 26 (Apr.1 - Oct.31)
How to get there: Board bus No.919 from Deshengmen Gate and get off at the Stone Buddha Temple.

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