Located in Yanqing County, 1.24 miles away from the Badaling Great Wall, the Shuiguan Great Wall was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It is the most complete and strongest section of the ten thousand li Great Wall and famous for its precipitous cliffs.
Originally, the wall was part of an ancient military defensive work. The water system was employed to defend against enemies and formed a pass, hence the name 'Shuiguan', translated as the 'Water Pass'. The wall is built along the mountain contours with stone blocks and grey bricks. There are seven watch towers and one arrow tower. The arrow tower measures 15.63 meters (51 feet) high with an average width of 12 meters (13 yards).
The wall was open to public in 1995 after repairs. 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.
Travel Tips: Located near the Badaling Great Wall, the Shuiguan Great Wall is sometimes called the 'Badaling-Shuiguan Great Wall'. It often happens that innocent visitors are guided to the Shuiguan Great Wall instead of their original destination - the Badaling Great Wall, especially during holidays or peak periods. Travel China Guide (TCG) kindly reminds you that no matter which wall you want to visit, please consult our guide-books and web-site beforehand. Especially check the admission fees.
| Admission Fee: | CNY 20 (Nov.1 - Mar.31); CNY 26 (Apr.1 - Oct.31) |
| Bus Route: | Board bus No.919 from Deshengmen Gate and get off at the Stone Buddha Temple. |
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Travelers' Voices on Shui Guan Great Wall
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Jun. 20,2009 22:42 Reply
Mr.Clyde said:
Don't mistake Shui Guan Great Wall as Badaling Great Wall. Shui Guan Great Wall is about ten minutes' drive from Badaling Great Wall. But Badaling Great Wall costs CNY 40, and the ticket price of Shuiguan Great Wall is only about CNY 26. You may think you spend less money but you probably visit the wrong wall. So consult your guide and check the ticket price first!
Jun. 21,2009 01:07
Mr.Eric Erwin(USA) replied:
Thank, Clyde. Your advice is very helpful. I'm told the whole name for Shui Guan Great Wall is Badaling Shui Guan Great Wall, right? So this is the reason why the innocent travelers take it as Badaling and get cheated.
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Apr. 7,2009 04:01 Reply
Mr.bad from kamwokya(uganja) said:
i heard theyb used human beings as damcourse for the wall
Apr. 12,2009 11:59
Ms.bergere(USA) replied:
Is this true?
Chicago ILL
Apr. 12,2009 23:16
Ms.Candies(China) replied:
yes,that's right.
it's a pround effort for china.welocme to visit it.