Nine Dragon Wall, Datong, Dragon wall monument in Datong, China
The Nine Dragon Wall extends 45.5 meters in length and 8 meters in height, displaying intricate carvings of nine dragons playing with pearls.
Built during the Ming Dynasty between 1271 and 1368, this structure stands as the oldest and largest among three similar walls in China.
The wall incorporates yellow, blue, purple, and white colors in its dragon designs, with 41 patterns on the sumeru throne base depicting paired dragons.
Visitors can reach the monument by taking bus number 4 from Datong Railway Station, with entry tickets priced at 10 yuan per person.
The wall features 75 vitreous bricks at its base, decorated with carvings of cattle, horses, sheep, dogs, deer, and rabbits in motion.
Location: Datong
GPS coordinates: 40.09194,113.29694
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:12
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