The Great Wall
The Great Wall of China was built over more than two thousand years. Construction on the first section began between the 7th and 6th century BC, and the last work on the wall was done between the 14th and 17th centuries.
There are more than 10,000 watchtowers and beacon towers on the Great Wall They were used to house troops, store weapons and send signals in case enemies were seen approaching. Smoke signals were used in the day and fires were lit at night to communicate with other military outposts along the wall.
Some towers are standing complete and others are crumbling. Many have been rebuilt.
Jinshanling Great Wall
Jinshanling is better as a starting point because it is easier and faster to get up onto the wall. If you want to sleep up on the wall there is a shop in a watchtower just above Jinshanling. You can contact the shopkeeper and make arrangements for meals and accommodation.
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