Beijing city fortifications, City fortifications in Beijing, China
The walls formed a rectangular shape with a perimeter of 24 kilometers, featuring bases 24 meters wide and heights between 12 to 14 meters.
Construction began during the Yuan Dynasty in 1264, with major expansions during the Ming Dynasty in 1419 when the southern wall moved 500 meters south.
The fortifications incorporated traditional Chinese urban planning principles, with nine gates in the inner city and seven gates in the outer city.
The Ming Wall Relics Park contains the longest surviving section, stretching 1540 meters from Chongwenmen to the southeastern corner tower.
The walls integrated multiple defensive layers, including moats, arrow towers, and watchtowers, creating four distinct zones: outer city, inner city, imperial city, and palace city.
Location: Beijing
GPS coordinates: 39.89873,116.35103
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:00
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