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Jiankou Great Wall
For hiking and photography enthusiasts, there is no better place on the Great Wall of China than the dramatic and difficult Jiankou. As the most picturesque section of Great Wall, Jiankou is a popular destination for photographers, adventurous and experienced hikers throughout the year.
At 991 meters, Zhengbeikou Tower is a spectacular sight and most photographed spot to enjoy the amazing views. Many beautiful pictures of Jiankou in guidebooks, videos, magazines are from Zhengbeilou.
Initially built 1000 years ago, and largely reconstructed between 1568 and 1615 by patriotic General Qijiguang, the 20km long wall connects to Mutianyu to the east and joins Huanghuacheng in the west. As the collapsed ridge opening looks like arrow nock from afar, it got the Chinese name “Jiankou”.
Divided into Back Jiankou (north side of Arrow nock) and Front Jiankou (south side of Arrow nock) by villagers, Jiankou stretches from the Nine Eye Tower in the northwest to North Sharp tower (Zheng Bei Lou) in the southeast with 22 towers.
There are many scenic sites along the way including “Arrow nock” “The Sky Stair” “The Eagle Flies Facing Upward” “The Beijing Knot” “Nine eye tower” etc.
Nine-Eye Tower
As a prominent fortification,Nine -Eye tower once served as the boundary between Huairou and Yanqing. With three floors,nine windows on each side, Nine-Eye tower has become a popular tourist site. Although some stairs have been added on the backside to enable you to climb up to the roof, the tower still retains its original appearance.
The Beijing Knot
As the meeting point for three walls coming from different directions, the knot is extremely dangerous as you have to use hand and foot holds to climb up. Even so, the route from Nine Eye tower to Beijing Knot is fairly safe, usually covering 3-4 hours on foot.
The Sky Stair
Serious and experienced rock climbers may want to try this area, most would do best to avoid it. As a stair-like outcropping at an angle of 70 to 80 degrees, the famous Sky Stair is extremely difficult to get a foothold. You could hardly put your feet on because of the narrow stairs. People without professional climbing equipment won’t be able to make it. Many people are injured at the Sky Stair and some pay with their lives. This spot is an ideal place for mountain climbers.
Ox Horn Edge
From Zhengbeilou, you can easily hike eastwards to Ox Horn Edge. The highest point on Ox-Horn Edge is1,044m. There are steep slopes with loose bricks and stones. Most would better to avoid Ox Horn Edge for the reasons of the safety.
Xizhazi Village
The village was little more than wasteland three centuries ago. In the face of China’s rapid modernization, Xizhazi village has only 180 families with the population of 400. The initial trail from Xizhazi to Zhengbeikou is hard to follow. Plants, grasses and large bushes grow here leaving only small paths to walk through.
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