Gubeikou Great Wall of China

Gubeikou Great Wall Of China

The Gubeikou part of Great Wall of China is not as popular as other parts of the Great Wall like Badaling but, it's the most well taken care of and has been the most preserved section throughout it's long history. Southeast of Beijing about 128 kilometers (80 miles) is where you'll find the Gubeikou Great Wall. It lies on ridges which meander their way from the east to the west. The total length is 21,000 meters (13 miles). It is comprised of four sections namely Panlongshan Section, Wohushan Section, Jinshanling Section and Simatai Section; the Simatai Section being the most challenging to climbers. This part of the Great Wall was constructed in 1368 in order to protect and maintain a defense again northern tribes that chose to invade it. It was further expanded in 1567 and the result is what we see today. Centuries ago, Gubeikou was a strategic pass which provided much needed access to Inner Mongolia and northeast China. Wars were common to gain control of this point and continued until the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Remnants of past battles could be seen on some of the broken bricks and stones. In addition, if you are lucky you may spot some old relics as well. History of Great Wall Of China Building the Great Wall of China spanned several centuries in time. From the latter half of the 14th century to the early part of the 17th century, the wall as we know it today took form. It had actually started being built hundreds of years before that when different … Read more...