Great Wall of China at Huanghuacheng

The Huanghuacheng section of the Great Wall extends for 14 kilometers through mountains and connects directly to Haoming Lake, featuring multiple towers along its path.

Construction of this section began during the Ming Dynasty in 1404 under Emperor Yongle and continued for 188 years as part of Beijing's northern defense system.

General Cai Kai designed this segment with stones and bricks mixed with rice water, leading to his execution before later recognition through inscribed characters at the wall's base.

Visitors can access this section through direct tourist buses from Beijing between April and October, with entrance fees at 45 yuan and opening hours from 8:30 to 17:00.

Three sections of the wall submerged underwater after the construction of Xishuiyu Reservoir in 1974, creating an unusual combination of architecture and waterscape.

Location: Huanghuacheng

Part of: Great Wall of China

GPS coordinates: 40.41500,116.31310

Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:33