Beijing Jiankou Great Wall
Beijing Tourist Attraction – Jiankou Great Wall
If you look closely at the Great Wall has recently published photographic works, you quickly discover that most pictures are taken from Jiang Kou Great Wall of China. With its unique style, its rugged mountains and beautiful landscapes, Jiankou Great Wall became a point of access photographic, and the hot travel destination this time. “Jiankou”, translated as “Arrow Nock” in English, because the shape of the mountain, like an arrow, with the opening of the spine has collapsed like a Knock arrow.
Jiankou Great Wall
Located in a ridge Xizhazi Village, Huairou District in Beijing, the Great Wall of Jiankou is an important part of the wall of the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644). Because of the need to repair the wall is considered one of the most dangerous sections of the walls of Mina. It connects to the Mutianyu Wall of China to the east and joined Huanghuacheng the Great Wall to the west. Of the zigzag wall is 9.3 km north of the “border wall Ox Horn” to “Nine Eye Tower ‘to’ node Beijing.” Compared to the Mutianyu Great Wall, the mountains are higher and steeper compared to Simatai Great Wall, a winding and varied. It was built with local materials – dolomite. Large pieces of white stone walls strikes the eye at a distance.
There are many well-known sections Jiankou Great Wall of China, such as “Nine Eye Tower, the important position of command during the ancient wars. It consists of three layers, and there are nine holes, which look like nine eyes of each side. Beijing Knot “is the meeting point of three walls, from different directions. “Fire Sky is a spectacular staircase, rising from 70 to 80 degrees. This leads to” Facing the eagle flies, “Watchtower” is built on the highest peaks. It is so dangerous that even eagles fly to reach the summit. “Zhengbei Tour” is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of sunrise and sunset .
Jiankou Great Wall Travel Tips
Some sections of the Jiankou Great wall is seriously damaged, so watch your step. Better go to the group.
local dish of trout is very famous. peasant dish is also a good choice.
Near the wall, “Zhao Hostel” is a good place to spend the night.
More Great Wall Information
Beijing Great Wall Tour – Great Wall Tours offered by Beijing Feeling Travel service.
Beijing Great Wall – List of the Great Wall Sections in Beijing.
Jiankou Great Wall Hiking – Beijing Jinkou Great Wall Hiking route and Hiking Guide.
Great Wall Hiking Tours – Hiking Beijing great wall tours
