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Xiakou Ancient Town Photos

The well-preserved west gate built by bricks, stones and earth.
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The well-preserved west gate built by bricks, stones and earth.

Located about 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) southeast of Shandan County, Xiakou Ancient Town was an important passage to the western regions. Since the Han Dynasty, it had become a strategic military base with garrisons as a subsidiary building to the Great Wall. It also functioned to pass message and furnish provisions. Now more than 10 beacon towers, some barracks and training grounds are still in existence. 

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  • The well-preserved west gate built by bricks, stones and earth.
  • Site of Xiakou Ancient Town
  • The West Gate of the Xiakou, the prosperous posthouse along the Silk Road.
  • Ruins of Barbican Entrance of the ancient town
  • Xiakou has lost its prosperity in the ancient times, now only some remains stand in the vast barren field and tell visitors its story
  • Xiakou, once an important town on the Silk Road
  • Another aspect of the well-preserved west gate
  • Do the children know the history of the ancient town where they live now?
  • Children are playing in the old town
  • A panoramic view of the Xiakou Ancient Town.
  • Site of barracks and the training grounds
  • Site of barracks and the training grounds
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- Last updated on Jan. 08, 2017 by Sherry Xia -