Water Pass Great Wall Located in Yanqing County in Beijing, 1.24 miles away from the Badaling Great Wall, if you like to climb the Great Wall especially the steep and dangerous parts, this Water Pass will be the best for you. It was built in the Ming Dynasty and it is the best preserved part of the Badaling Section of Great Wall.
The purpose of this Great Wall section is to use the river water as the barrier to keep outside enemies, thus a water pass has been formed. This kind of defense architecture is rare in ancient battlefield. Besides climbing the wall, you can also visit the Genghis Khan Palace, the Stone Buddha Temple, Luotuo Peak (Camel Peak) and the Great Wall Stele Forest nearby.
Located in the middle of the famous Guangou Scenic Area, Shuiguan Great Wall is surrounded by many beautiful sights. Within 500 meters (547 yards) round, visitors can find the scenic spots like Tanqin Gorge, Golden Fish Pool and Stone Buddha Temple.
Tanqin Gorge: Walk to the riverside of the northern mouth of Tanqin Gorge Tunnel, visitors can find a steep cliff on which it is inscribed "Tanqin Gorge, Five Precious Heads", which reminds you of already reaching the former famous scenic sight – Tanqin Gorge (Playing the Piano Gorge).
Transportation to the Water Pass of Great Wall: You can take bus route no. 919 at Deshengmen Gate as far as Water Pass.
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