Inner Mongolian Plateau
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Inner Mongolian Plateau

China Daily  

The Inner Mongolian Plateau, the second-largest plateau in China, is known for its vast and flat landscape. This region features ancient structures like the Great Wall from the Qin and Han dynasties, the Great Wall of the Six Frontier Towns erected during the Northern Wei Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty's "Shouxiang City" fortresses, which are critical military defense cities in the Hetao region. This fortunate accident, triggered by a simple pen slip, gradually revealed the mysterious secrets of the Juyan Han Great Wall, providing invaluable evidence for the study of the Han Dynasty's border defense system. The Tang Dynasty built three key military fortresses known as "Shouxiang City" along the Qin and Han Great Wall. In Inner Mongolia, this part of the Jin Dynasty's Great Wall became known locally as the "Genghis Khan Border Wall."

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Great Wall restoration teams uncover trove of secrets
3 months, 1 week ago

Great Wall restoration teams uncover trove of secrets

China Daily  

Jinshanling, a Ming Dynasty section of the Great Wall in Hebei province. However, the stone grenades being stashed away in several watchtowers within a short section of the Badaling Great Wall suggests that they were likely commonly equipped along the entire length of the Great Wall, he adds. Shang is among several archaeologists and cultural heritage preservationists from across the …

Datong Great Wall
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Datong Great Wall

China Daily  

The Ming Great Wall of the Datong Town on the Loess Plateau. The Datong Great Wall, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, was built during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The Datong Great Wall boasts a long history, spanning multiple dynasties including remains from the Spring and Autumn Period, the Warring States Period, Qin Dynasty, …

Juyong Pass
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Juyong Pass

China Daily  

The snow scenery of Juyong Pass. The Juyong Pass, also known as the Juyongguan Great Wall, is located near the Badaling Great Wall in the southern section of Changping District, Beijing. It was only during the Northern and Southern Dynasties that Juyong Pass was connected to the Great Wall. Since the 12th century through to the Yuan, Ming, and Qing …

Juyong Pass
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Juyong Pass

China Daily  

The snow scenery of Juyong Pass. The Juyong Pass, also known as the Juyongguan Great Wall, is located near the Badaling Great Wall in the southern section of Changping District, Beijing. It was only during the Northern and Southern Dynasties that Juyong Pass was connected to the Great Wall. Since the 12th century through to the Yuan, Ming, and Qing …

Loess Plateau
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Loess Plateau

China Daily  

The Loess Plateau, situated in northern China, boasts distinct geographical features delineating its expanse: it abuts the Inner Mongolia Plateau to the north, the eastern boundary is demarcated by the Taihang Mountains, to the west lies the Wushaoling, and its southern border is defined by the Qinling. Internally, the plateau is divided into three regions by the Taihang Mountains and …

North China Plain
6 months, 3 weeks ago

North China Plain

China Daily  

The North China Plain is among China's three major plains and serves as a vital cradle of early civilization. The Great Wall constructed during the Northern Qi Dynasty : The Northern Qi Dynasty undertook the construction of two significant lines of the Great Wall to bolster their defenses against various threats. The Shanhaiguan Pass of the Jizhen Town Great Wall …

North China Plain
6 months, 3 weeks ago

North China Plain

China Daily  

The North China Plain is among China's three major plains and serves as a vital cradle of early civilization. The Great Wall constructed during the Northern Qi Dynasty : The Northern Qi Dynasty undertook the construction of two significant lines of the Great Wall to bolster their defenses against various threats. The Shanhaiguan Pass of the Jizhen Town Great Wall …

Loess Plateau
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Loess Plateau

China Daily  

The Loess Plateau, situated in northern China, boasts distinct geographical features delineating its expanse: it abuts the Inner Mongolia Plateau to the north, the eastern boundary is demarcated by the Taihang Mountains, to the west lies the Wushaoling, and its southern border is defined by the Qinling. Internally, the plateau is divided into three regions by the Taihang Mountains and …

Gobi Desert
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Gobi Desert

China Daily  

The Great Wall's construction was tailored to the diverse landscapes it traversed, with each terrain providing a foundation for its architectural marvels. In the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, both the Tarim Basin and the Junggar Basin play a crucial role in the Great Wall defense system. Originally constructed during the Han Dynasty and later refurbished during the Tang Dynasty, this …

Inner Mongolian Plateau
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Inner Mongolian Plateau

China Daily  

The Inner Mongolian Plateau, the second-largest plateau in China, is known for its vast and flat landscape. This region features ancient structures like the Great Wall from the Qin and Han dynasties, the Great Wall of the Six Frontier Towns erected during the Northern Wei Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty's "Shouxiang City" fortresses, which are critical military defense cities in …

Gobi Desert
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Gobi Desert

China Daily  

The Great Wall's construction was tailored to the diverse landscapes it traversed, with each terrain providing a foundation for its architectural marvels. In the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, both the Tarim Basin and the Junggar Basin play a crucial role in the Great Wall defense system. Originally constructed during the Han Dynasty and later refurbished during the Tang Dynasty, this …

Manning the defenses
1 year ago

Manning the defenses

China Daily  

The 95.6-kilometer Great Wall in Guyang is among the most well-preserved sections built during the Qin and Han dynasties. According to Luo, who drafted the preliminary plan for the county's Great Wall national cultural park, on the basis of preservation, they will build an exhibition hall of around 300 square meters near the Kangtugou section, which is close to the …

Manning the defenses
1 year ago

Manning the defenses

China Daily  

The 95.6-kilometer Great Wall in Guyang is among the most well-preserved sections built during the Qin and Han dynasties. According to Luo, who drafted the preliminary plan for the county's Great Wall national cultural park, on the basis of preservation, they will build an exhibition hall of around 300 square meters near the Kangtugou section, which is close to the …

China's oldest Great Wall set for major cultural preservation
1 year, 10 months ago

China's oldest Great Wall set for major cultural preservation

China Daily  

China's Great Wall of Qi, the oldest of its kind in the country and predecessor of the more famous Great Wall, is set to become a national cultural park. Construction of the Shandong section of the Qi Great Wall National Cultural Park will soon get underway, following a meeting held on Feb 10. Over the past few years, Jinan has …

China's oldest Great Wall set for major cultural preservation
1 year, 10 months ago

China's oldest Great Wall set for major cultural preservation

China Daily  

China's Great Wall of Qi, the oldest of its kind in the country and predecessor of the more famous Great Wall, is set to become a national cultural park. Construction of the Shandong section of the Qi Great Wall National Cultural Park will soon get underway, following a meeting held on Feb 10. Over the past few years, Jinan has …

Great Wall dig unearths Ming Dynasty soldiers' conditions
2 years, 3 months ago

Great Wall dig unearths Ming Dynasty soldiers' conditions

China Daily  

An archaeological project is carried out in the Jiankou section of the Great Wall in Beijing. XINHUA After more than a month, archaeologists of multiple disciplines have been able to rebuild the scenario facing soldiers in the Ming Dynasty guarding a section of the Great Wall. Shang Heng, head of the archaeological project being carried out at the Jiankou section …

Great Wall dig unearths Ming Dynasty soldiers' conditions
2 years, 3 months ago

Great Wall dig unearths Ming Dynasty soldiers' conditions

China Daily  

The Jiankou section of the Great Wall in Beijing's Huairou district can be risky for hikers. "We speculate that Ming Dynasty scouts could conduct reconnaissance through this secret pass under the Great Wall to observe the enemy's situation," Shang says. "In the past, when damage was found on the Great Wall, the authorities immediately sent workers to repair it, during …

Great Wall dig unearths Ming Dynasty soldiers' conditions
2 years, 3 months ago

Great Wall dig unearths Ming Dynasty soldiers' conditions

China Daily  

An archaeological project is carried out in the Jiankou section of the Great Wall in Beijing. XINHUA After more than a month, archaeologists of multiple disciplines have been able to rebuild the scenario facing soldiers in the Ming Dynasty guarding a section of the Great Wall. Shang Heng, head of the archaeological project being carried out at the Jiankou section …

Great Wall dig unearths Ming Dynasty soldiers' conditions
2 years, 3 months ago

Great Wall dig unearths Ming Dynasty soldiers' conditions

China Daily  

An archaeological project is carried out in the Jiankou section of the Great Wall in Beijing. XINHUA After more than a month, archaeologists of multiple disciplines have been able to rebuild the scenario facing soldiers in the Ming Dynasty guarding a section of the Great Wall. Shang Heng, head of the archaeological project being carried out at the Jiankou section …

Great Wall dig unearths Ming Dynasty soldiers' conditions
2 years, 3 months ago

Great Wall dig unearths Ming Dynasty soldiers' conditions

China Daily  

The Jiankou section of the Great Wall in Beijing's Huairou district can be risky for hikers. "We speculate that Ming Dynasty scouts could conduct reconnaissance through this secret pass under the Great Wall to observe the enemy's situation," Shang says. "In the past, when damage was found on the Great Wall, the authorities immediately sent workers to repair it, during …

Great Wall dig unearths Ming Dynasty soldiers' conditions
2 years, 3 months ago

Great Wall dig unearths Ming Dynasty soldiers' conditions

China Daily  

An archaeological project is carried out in the Jiankou section of the Great Wall in Beijing. XINHUA After more than a month, archaeologists of multiple disciplines have been able to rebuild the scenario facing soldiers in the Ming Dynasty guarding a section of the Great Wall. Shang Heng, head of the archaeological project being carried out at the Jiankou section …

Jiankou: China’s remote and dangerous Great Wall
4 years, 4 months ago

Jiankou: China’s remote and dangerous Great Wall

BBC  

Jiankou: China’s remote and dangerous Great Wall Amanda Ruggeri Until recently, there was no restoration on the Jiankou section of China's Great Wall While a remote part of the Great Wall may soon attract more visitors, it remains a striking reminder of the centuries that shaped not only the fortification, but China itself. “Every year, maybe one or two people …

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