- Jiankou
Jiankou (zh-cp|c=箭口,箭扣|p=jian kou) is a section of the Great Wall of China located in the
Huairou District 73km north ofBeijing . The Jiankou section of the Great Wall of China is located between theMutianyu --ten kilometers to the east--and theHuanghuacheng sections of the Great Wall of China. This section of the Great Wall of China has fallen into disrepair and this, along with its location along a mountain ridge bordered by jagged cliffs and steep drop-offs, makes the Jiankou segment of the Great Wall of China potentially dangerous to climb.The
Jiankou section of the wall was constructed in1368 during the period of theMing Dynasty . It is made of large white rocks which can be seen from a great distance.There are many scenic sites along the Jiankou Great Wall of China, one of which is the enemy observation tower known as "The Eagle Flies Facing Upward". This observation tower was built on a mountain which forms the highest section of the Jiankou Great Wall of China. The "Sky Stairs" are another famous scenic spot. At this location of the Great Wall of China the stairs go practically straight up, and they are so narrow that it is barely possible to obtain a foothold. Other scenic areas include: the
Beijing Knot , where three different sections of the Great Wall of China converge; theNine-Eye Tower , so named because of the nine observation holes in it; theZhengbei Tower (sharp north tower), theCloud Stairs , and many other enemy observation towers.ee also
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Tourist attractions of Beijing External links
* [http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/scene/beijing/jiankou.htm Travel China Guide's page on Jiankou]
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