Old Dragon Head, Military fortification at Great Wall eastern terminus in Qinhuangdao, China
Located where the Great Wall meets the Bohai Sea, the Old Dragon Head features a stone fortress with observation towers and defensive structures stretching into the water.
Built during the Ming Dynasty in 1579, General Qi Jiguang constructed this maritime defense system to protect against potential invasions from sea-based forces.
The Chenghai Tower displays inscribed poems from Qing Dynasty emperors and scholars, documenting centuries of Chinese maritime and architectural heritage.
The 700-acre complex opens year-round and includes seven main sections: stone fortress, temples, watchtowers, and coastal fortifications along the seawall.
Iron woks were integrated into the foundation of the seawall during construction, implementing an innovative ancient technique for underwater structural stability.
Location: Qinhuangdao
Part of: Great Wall of China
GPS coordinates: 39.96653,119.79549
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:29
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