China Great Wall
Jixian County, located in the extreme northern reaches of Tianjin, is a historical and cultural city. Human beings have inhabited the area for 8,000 years. In history, it was a point of battle. Many celebrities were born in this county. Numerous cultural relics can be found there, such as ancient pagodas, temples, inscribed steles and tombs. 
Great Wall in Tianjin
Of those cultural icons, Jixian Great Wall is the most notable. It starts from Chixiayu in the east and ends at Huangtuliang in the west with a total length of about 41 kilometers (25 miles). Some people think it was first built in the Sui Dynasty, while others believe it was built in the Northern Qi. In the Tang, Jin and Yuan dynasties, there was no construction. During the Ming Dynasty, Jixian Great Wall became a very complete defensive system because of the constant additions.
Chinese people take pride in the Great Wall. In 1984, Party General Secretary Deng Xiaoping encouraged repairs to the ruined Great Wall. The Tianjin Government eagerly responded to his call and spent three years repairing Taipingzhai Great Wall, Huangyaguan Pass and a town connecting with Huangyaguan Pass, namely Pass Town (Guancheng in Chinese).
Taipingzhai Great Wall and Huangyaguan Pass are the two most famous attractions in Jixian County. Located 0.6 miles southeast of Xiaoping'an Village, Taipingzhai Great Wall is also called Taiping'anzhai Great Wall, which means the village of peace and prosperity. It measures 955 miles and connects the Phoenix Tower to the northwest and Water Pass (in Beijing) to the southwest. The wall is famous for the lofty mountain and marvelous structure. Huangyaguan Pass lies in the beautiful mountainous area northwest of Taipingzhai, 19 miles north to Jixian County. The whole section is built on the steep ridge. Composed of watch towers, city terraces, blockhouses and passes, the military defense system is complete and indestructible.
Jixian County is not far from Beijing and downtown Tianjin. You can take a coach bus or train from Beijing or Tianjin City to the destination. After arriving in Jixian County, you can find Huangya Pass Scenic Area along Jinwei Road.
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Travelers' Voices on Tianjin Great Wall
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Aug. 27,2009 02:00 Reply
Mr.Phils(Philippines) said:
what is the best part of Great wall of China?
Aug. 29,2009 20:34
Mr.Labin replied:
The best part of Great Wall of China is located in Beijing, such as Badaling and Mutianyu, which are well preserved.
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Jun. 20,2009 21:15 Reply
Mr.Wall said:
I went to Huangyaguan Great Wall in last winter. The wall was great, but the scenery is not that beautiful because in winter the mountain looks ungly as bald head. I slept in farmer's house, but it felt hot on their heated brick bed. The food is cheap and good. Over all, it's a nice experience.
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Apr. 18,2009 04:45 Reply
Mr.darshan(in) said:
how maney persones walked all the way across the wall in one trip is there any record
Apr. 19,2009 20:39
Mr.Great replied:
Hi, there is no such record, but I know many persons walked all the way across the wall, including Chinese and foreigners, and there are still many people want to walk all the Great Wall.