Hushan Great Wall
Liaoning · China
Your private tour guide meet you at your own arrange Dandong city hotel lobby at 9:00am. You will start from Hushan Great Wall-the eastern end of the Great Wall of Ming dynasty. South of the border with China and Korea Yalu river, across the river and north Korea's Yuchi island and Yizhou face each other.The ancient Great Wall, the ancient plank road and the Deng beacon tower can be seen from the ancient Korean city of Yizhou.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Hushan Great Wall
Welcome to the Hushan Great Wall, a site of profound historical and geographical significance. For centuries, it was believed that the eastern terminus of the Great Wall was at Shanhai Pass, where the mountains meet the sea. …
Listen in the app2The Tiger Mountain Base and Entry Plaza
Our exploration begins at the base of Tiger Mountain, where the wall emerges from the earth to climb the steep ridges. The plaza here serves as a historical orientation center, featuring a massive stone marker that confirms…
Listen in the app3Watchtower 1 — The Tactical Overlook
Reaching the first major watchtower, we can begin to appreciate the strategic brilliance of the Ming engineers. These towers were more than just lookouts; they were self-contained fortresses where soldiers lived, stored supplies,…
Listen in the app4One Step Across — The Closest Point
Descending slightly from the ridge toward the riverbank, we reach one of the most poignant spots on the tour: 'One Step Across' or Yibukua. Here, the Yalu River narrows significantly, to the point where it seems as though one…
Listen in the app5The Steep Ascent — A Test of Endurance
Leaving the riverbank, we begin the most physically demanding part of the tour: the steep ascent toward the summit of Tiger Mountain. The steps here are incredibly narrow and steep, in some places requiring you to use your hands…
Listen in the app6The Summit Watchtower — The Highest Point
We have reached the summit of Hushan, standing at the highest watchtower on the ridge. At nearly one hundred and fifty meters above the valley floor, this was the primary observation post for the entire eastern end of the Ming…
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As we begin our descent from the summit, we follow a path that takes us back toward the base, offering a different perspective of the wall's construction. This route is less steep than the ascent but still requires careful…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Hushan Great Wall, let us reflect on the enduring legacy of this monumental structure. We have walked in the footsteps of Ming Dynasty soldiers, climbed the steep ridges of Tiger Mountain, and…
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What is Hushan Great Wall?
Hushan Great Wall is a place in Liaoning · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Liaoning · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.2283, 124.5227 |
| Last updated |