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2. Great Wall of China - Wikipedia

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   The Great Wall of China (traditional Chinese: 萬里長城; simplified Chinese: 万里长城; pinyin: Wànlǐ Chángchéng, literally "ten thousand li long wall") is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China as protection against various nomadic groups from the Eurasian Steppe.

3. Jiayu Pass - Wikipedia

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   Gatetowers of Jiayu Pass Partially rammed earth wall (with the upper level portion of mud brick) located at Jiayuguan.. Jiayu Pass or Jiayuguan ⓘ (simplified Chinese: 嘉峪关; traditional Chinese: 嘉峪關; pinyin: Jiāyù Guān) is the first frontier fortress at the west end of the Ming dynasty Great Wall, near the city of Jiayuguan in Gansu province.

4. History of the Great Wall of China - Wikipedia

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   Course of the Wall throughout history. The history of the Great Wall of China began when fortifications built by various states during the Spring and Autumn (771–476 BC) [1] and Warring States periods (475–221 BC) were connected by the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, to protect his newly founded Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) against incursions by nomads from Inner Asia.

5. A hotel with one-of-a-kind access to the Great Wall of China

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   An hour-long drive north of Beijing, Commune by the Great Wall offers unrivaled access to China’s most famous icon. An hour-long drive north of Beijing, Commune by the Great Wall offers ...

6. Juyong Pass - Wikipedia

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   Juyong Pass. Aerial view of modern Juyongguan Pass. Juyong Pass (Chinese: 居庸关; pinyin: Jūyōng guān) is a mountain pass located in the Changping District of Beijing Municipality, over 50 kilometers (31 mi) from central Beijing. The Great Wall of China passes through, and the Cloud Platform was built here in the year 1342.

7. Cloud Platform at Juyong Pass - Wikipedia

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   View of the Cloud Platform from the north. The Cloud Platform at Juyongguan (simplified Chinese: 居庸关云台; traditional Chinese: 居庸關雲臺; pinyin: Jūyōngguān Yúntái) is a mid-14th-century architectural feature situated in the Guangou Valley at the Juyongguan Pass of the Great Wall of China, in the Changping District of Beijing Municipality, about 60 kilometres (37 mi ...